VT Markets Spreads and Fees: Standard STP vs Raw ECN Costs

VT Markets structures its live trading costs across two primary models: Standard STP with spreads starting from 1.2 pips and $0 commission on forex, and Raw ECN with raw spreads from 0.0 pips plus a $6 round-turn commission ($3 per side per standard lot). Both accounts require a $100 minimum deposit, offer leverage up to 1:500 under offshore entities (FSC Mauritius GB23202269; also ASIC #516246 and FSCA #50865), and run on MT4, MT5, WebTrader, VT Markets App, and TradingView.

VT Markets Spreads & Commission Schedule (Checked 2026-10-01)

Worked Round-Turn Cost Examples: Standard STP vs Raw ECN

To find which account saves you money on VT Markets account types, convert the Raw ECN commission into its pip equivalent and compare the all-in round-turn cost per standard lot (100,000 units):

Formula: All-In Cost ($/lot) = (Live Spread in Pips × Pip Value) + Round-Turn Commission

1. EUR/USD Intraday Trade (1.0 Standard Lot, Pip Value = $10):
   • Standard STP: If the live spread is 1.3 pips during the London/New York overlap, your spread cost is 1.3 × $10 = $13.00, plus $0 commission = $13.00 round turn.
   • Raw ECN: If the live raw spread is 0.1 pips, your spread cost is 0.1 × $10 = $1.00, plus $6.00 ($3 open + $3 close) = $7.00 round turn.
   • Net Savings: Raw ECN saves $6.00 per standard lot (equivalent to 0.6 pips) whenever the STP spread is 1.2 pips wider than the ECN spread.
2. XAU/USD Gold Trade (1.0 Standard Lot = 100 oz):
   • On Raw ECN, tight institutional liquidity during active sessions plus the fixed $6.00 commission typically reduces execution drag for scalpers compared to the wider all-in markup on Standard STP.
3. Non-USD Base Currencies:
   • If your account base currency is EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, or HKD, the $3 per side commission is converted dynamically into your base currency at the prevailing platform spot rate.

Note a minor wording discrepancy on VT Markets' official website: the Standard STP specification table lists minimum spreads from 1.2 pips, while an embedded FAQ on the same page cites 1.4 pips. Always treat published minimums as floor values; spreads widen during the 5:00 PM EST New York rollover and Tier-1 economic releases.

Overnight Swap Rates, Swap-Free Admin Fees & Non-Trading Costs

If you hold positions past the daily server rollover (00:00 platform time), VT Markets applies positive or negative swap points calculated from interbank interest-rate differentials plus a broker markup.

• Triple-Swap Day: For spot forex and precious metals, Wednesday rollover charges or credits 3 days of swap to account for weekend settlement. Check exact long/short swap rates inside MT4/MT5 by right-clicking any symbol in Market Watch → Specification.
• Swap-Free Administration Fees: Traders using Islamic swap-free STP or ECN accounts pay no overnight interest during the initial grace window, after which a fixed daily administration fee per lot applies depending on the instrument.
• Deposit and Withdrawal Costs: While VT Markets states it charges $0 internal deposit fees (see VT Markets minimum deposit), international bank wires, crypto network gas fees, and certain e-wallet withdrawals may incur third-party processing charges. Review the full fee rules in our VT Markets withdrawal guide.

Pre-Trade Cost Verification Checklist

Before funding a live account, run this four-step audit using a virtual balance:

1. Confirm Your Onboarding Entity: Verify whether your Client Portal agreement binds you to VT Markets Limited (FSC Mauritius GB23202269), VT Markets Pty Ltd (ASIC #516246), or VT Markets (Pty) Ltd (FSCA #50865). Read Is VT Markets safe? for details on UK FCA, India RBI, and SC Malaysia regulatory notices.
2. Measure Live Spreads Across Sessions: Log EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and XAU/USD spreads during Asian, London, and New York sessions on both STP and ECN demo servers.
3. Verify Commission Deduction Timing: Confirm in MT4/MT5 that Raw ECN deducts the full $6 round-turn commission upon trade opening or $3 per side.
4. Check Rollover Widening: Observe bid-ask spread expansion between 23:55 and 00:10 server time to ensure stop-loss orders are not prematurely triggered.

Official sources: VT Markets official site (vtmarkets.com).

VT Markets Spreads and Fees: Your Questions Answered

What is the commission on a VT Markets Raw ECN account?

VT Markets charges $3 per side per standard lot ($6 round turn) on Raw ECN accounts, with raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major currency pairs.

Does VT Markets charge an inactivity fee?

VT Markets does not highlight a monthly retail inactivity fee on its main account comparison pages, but dormant zero-balance accounts may be archived after prolonged inactivity under the Client Agreement.

Which is cheaper at VT Markets: Standard STP or Raw ECN?

Raw ECN is cheaper for most forex pairs because a $6 round-turn commission equals 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, making an all-in ECN cost of 0.6–0.8 pips lower than Standard STP spreads starting at 1.2 pips.

How can I check live VT Markets swap rates before opening a trade?

Open MT4 or MT5, right-click the instrument in the Market Watch window, select Specification, and scroll down to view Swap Long, Swap Short, and the 3-days swap day.

Sources checked 2026-10-01: vtmarkets.com account, pricing, platform and regulation disclosures. Terms depend on the VT Markets entity that onboards you. CFDs carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

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