Markets.com Review 2026
Full Markets.com review for Kenya traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Kenya
| Regulator | FSA FSA — Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Licence Number | SD028 |
| Regulated Entity | Finalto Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:500 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.6 pips |
| Instruments | 2,200+ |
| Platforms | Markets.com Platform, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: USD10/month after 3 months |
Verdict
Regulated by FSA (licence SD028). Minimum deposit $100. In Kenya: maximum forex leverage 1:500.
About Markets.com
Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The broker offers 2,200 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Finalto Ltd under FSA.
In Kenya, Markets.com operates as Finalto Ltd, authorised by FSA under licence number SD028. Kenya traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:500 on forex pairs under FSA rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FSA regulated — licence SD028
- 2,200+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Kenya
- Platforms: Markets.com Platform, MT4, MT5
Cons
- Inactivity fee: USD10/month after 3 months
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Markets.com regulated?
Markets.com holds FSA licence SD028, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official FSA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Markets.com in Kenya?
The minimum deposit is $100. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Kenya under FSA regulation.
What leverage does Markets.com offer in Kenya?
In Kenya, Markets.com offers maximum forex leverage of 1:500 under FSA rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Markets.com safe to trade with?
Markets.com is regulated by FSA, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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