Two regulated forex brokers face off over cost, platforms, and instrument reach. Fusion Markets emphasizes ultra-low commissions with a smaller instrument range, while ThinkMarkets offers a wider suite and regulation.
Fusion Markets and ThinkMarkets are closely matched overall, but ThinkMarkets offers far more instruments, about 4,000 versus 250.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Fusion Markets if…
Choose Fusion Markets if you want the lowest ECN commission. You also gain access to MT4, MT5 and cTrader.
Choose ThinkMarkets if…
Choose ThinkMarkets if you want broad regulation. You also get ThinkTrader and 24/5 live chat support.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Fusion Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.40 pips for ThinkMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.2/ 5 | 4.2/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
Pros
Among the lowest ECN commissions globally at $4.50/lot round-turn
No minimum deposit and no inactivity fee
Supports MT4, MT5, and cTrader
ASIC regulated with strong Australian broker infrastructure
ETF CFDs available at the same ultra-low commission rate
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Fusion Markets | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
Fusion Markets and ThinkMarkets share the same editorial score of 4.2/5. One concrete differentiator: Fusion Markets has tighter spreads from 0 pips.
Fusion Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than ThinkMarkets's 0.4 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Neither Fusion Markets nor ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both Fusion Markets and ThinkMarkets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
Fusion Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while ThinkMarkets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Fusion Markets charges $4.5 per lot, lower than ThinkMarkets's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Fusion Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while ThinkMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, TradingView, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Fusion Markets has exclusive access to cTrader. ThinkMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile and TradingView.
ThinkMarkets leads on safety and regulation with FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, and JFSA oversight.
ThinkMarkets suits active traders with a broad instrument range and advanced charting tools.
Fusion Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($4.5/lot), tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
ThinkMarkets offers MT4/MT5 plus a proprietary ThinkTrader app and TradingView access.
Fusion Markets enables zero minimum deposit, easing entry.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2017 | 2010 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.4 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $4.5/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.45 pips▼ lower | 1.1 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA ASIC FSCA JFSA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile TradingView MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Pros
No minimum deposit on standard ThinkForex account
ThinkTrader proprietary app is well-reviewed for mobile trading
JFSA regulation for Japanese clients
Strong multi-region regulatory coverage
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Smaller, newer broker (est. 2017) with limited global brand recognition
Limited research and educational content
VFSC license used for non-AU clients offers fewer protections
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
No 24/5 live chat
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
Cons
ThinkZero account requires $500 minimum deposit
Standard account is spread-only and not competitive for scalpers
Not available to US residents
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Score 4.2 / 5
Score 4.2 / 5
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