CPT Markets Review
CPT Markets in a nutshell
CPT Markets is a retail forex and CFD broker regulated by the FCA and FSCA, indicating some level of oversight. However, its registration in Belize and high leverage up to 1:1000 introduce notable risk. The low FXCanary Scam Risk Score of 16/100 suggests the broker has not been associated with major complaints, but traders should still exercise caution and verify all terms independently.
FXCanary rates CPT Markets at 16/100 scam risk (Low risk), based on regulation & licensing, fund-safety signals, company transparency, complaint history and real user feedback.
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Pros
- High leverage up to 1:1000
- Multiple account types with same minimum deposit
- Regulated by FCA and FSCA
- Access to MT4, MT5, and cTrader platforms
Cons
- US and Canadian residents
- Traders seeking low leverage (below 1:100)
- Beginners requiring very low minimum deposits
- Traders needing deposit methods in specific currencies
Regulation & licenses
Every licence on file for CPT Markets, as cross-checked by FXCanary against public regulatory registries.
| Regulator | Type | Licence no. | Status | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | Market Making License (MM) | 606110 | Regulated | United Kingdom |
| FSCA | Derivatives Trading License (EP) | 45954 | Regulated | South Africa |
Account types & conditions
Account tiers and trading conditions on record for CPT Markets.
| Account | Min. deposit | Max. leverage | Min. spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $500 | 1:1000 | 0.6 | -- |
| Standard | $500 | 1:1000 | from 1.6 | -- |
| ECN | $500 | 1:1000 | -- | 4 |
CPT Markets is a forex and CFD broker based in Belize, with records dating to 2017-09-07. It reports oversight from FCA, FSCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Low risk.” On balance the regulatory footprint and real-user feedback are reassuring, though no broker is risk-free.
On Trustpilot, CPT Markets holds a real-user score of 3.0/5 across 70 reviews.
Finally, beware of impersonation: we tracked 4 clone website(s) copying CPT Markets. Always reach the broker through its verified official domain, never via links in ads or messages.
Scam-risk findings
- Authorised by Tier-1 regulator(s): FCA
- Registered in Belize (offshore, light oversight)
Our scoring method is published in full and weighs regulation, fund safety, company age, clone reports, complaints and independent reviews. FXCanary takes no payment from any broker it rates.