EC Markets‘ PRO account requires $5,000 for essentially the same spread as its $10 ECN account. Here’s how to make sure you never fall into that specific trap.
Step 1: Compare the actual spread and commission tables directly
Before opening any account by name alone, pull up EC Markets’ published spread and commission figures for both ECN and PRO side by side, per our EC Markets pricing-trap article — the numbers themselves reveal the gap, not the account names.
Step 2: Ask EC Markets directly what PRO adds
If any documented benefit for PRO exists beyond what’s publicly listed, get it confirmed directly in writing from EC Markets support before depositing $5,000 based on the name alone.
Step 3: Default to ECN unless a specific benefit is confirmed
Absent a clearly documented advantage, ECN’s $10 minimum delivers essentially the same trading experience as PRO’s $5,000 tier — treat ECN as the default choice rather than PRO as an assumed upgrade.
Putting it together
Check the actual spread and commission tables before choosing based on account name, ask support directly for any undocumented PRO benefit, and default to ECN’s much lower deposit unless a real advantage is confirmed in writing. This single check protects against the most severe documented pricing trap in this entire broker comparison series.
Frequently asked questions
Is PRO ever worth it for a specific trading style? Only if EC Markets confirms a specific documented benefit; by default, assume there isn’t one.
Does Standard have the same trap as PRO? No — Standard and ECN are both reasonably priced entry points; the trap is specifically PRO’s pricing relative to ECN.
Choosing your account at EC Markets? ECN at $10 remains the recommended default.
EC Markets currently has a welcome offer for new accounts for a limited time — terms may change, check directly when you register.
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