Which brokers offer cTrader in Hong Kong?
Verdict
- Pepperstone offers cTrader to Hong Kong residents on both its Standard and Razor accounts, and it is our pick: Razor FX commission on cTrader is $3.00 per side, its cheapest platform for currencies.
- Among other brokers that accept Hong Kong residents in our data, FP Markets also lists cTrader; Capital.com and XS do not offer it.
- Pepperstone holds no SFC licence; Hong Kong clients are served by Pepperstone Markets Limited, regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SIA-F217).
- On EUR/USD, Pepperstone's cTrader cost is $7 a standard lot at its published 0.1-pip average.
cTrader is less common than MetaTrader, and in Hong Kong the choice of brokers offering it is short. Pepperstone is the one we recommend. Below: who offers it to Hong Kong residents, what it costs at Pepperstone, the cTrader tools you get, and the licensing behind each option.
Pepperstone offers cTrader to Hong Kong clients
On Pepperstone's international site, which serves Hong Kong, cTrader is available on both account types. On Razor it is also the cheapest way to trade FX at Pepperstone: $3.00 commission per side ($6 round trip), against $3.50 per side on MT5, TradingView and the Pepperstone app. Perpetual CFDs are available on cTrader too. The account can be held in HKD and opened with $10.
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cTrader brokers that accept Hong Kong residents
FP Markets' Raw account publishes EUR/USD at a 0.11-pip average plus $3 per side, so its all-in cost is within a few cents of Pepperstone's.
| Broker | cTrader | Accepts Hong Kong | SFC licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone | Yes, Standard and Razor | Yes | No; Bahamas SCB SIA-F217 |
| FP Markets | Yes | Yes | Not listed (ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA, FSC Mauritius) |
| Capital.com | No | Yes | Not listed |
| XS | No (MT4, MT5, XS app) | Yes | Not listed |
| IC Markets | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
What cTrader costs at Pepperstone
- EUR/USD, one standard lot round trip: 0.1-pip average ($1) + $6 commission = $7.
- Gold on cTrader: $3.50 per side, $7 round trip, plus the 0.12 average spread; no cTrader discount on metals.
- Standard account on cTrader: no commission, EUR/USD at a 1.1-pip average ($11 a lot).
- In an HKD account, Razor commission is charged in Hong Kong dollars.
cTrader tools included
- cTrader Automate: build or run trading bots (cBots) in C#.
- cTrader Copy: copy trading built into the platform.
- API trading is also available for traders who write their own execution code.
Licensing to weigh
None of the cTrader brokers in the table shows an SFC licence in our data. With Pepperstone, your contract is with Pepperstone Markets Limited in the Bahamas: retail clients are not liable for negative equity, but no compensation scheme is named. Read the client agreement and test a small withdrawal before moving a larger balance.
Sources
Figures as published by each broker or regulator on its own site.
Is cTrader cheaper than MT5 at Pepperstone?
For FX on Razor, yes: $3.00 per side on cTrader against $3.50 on MT5. On gold both charge $3.50 per side.
Can I use cTrader on a Pepperstone Standard account?
Yes. Pepperstone's international site lists cTrader on both Standard and Razor.
Do Capital.com or XS offer cTrader?
No. Capital.com lists its own platform, MT4, MT5 and TradingView; XS lists MT4, MT5 and its own app.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly because of leverage. Pepperstone's international site states that 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. This page is general information, not investment advice; check each broker's current terms before you open an account.