FXCM, short for Forex Capital Markets, is a global online broker specializing in foreign exchange (forex) and contracts for difference (CFDs) trading. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, the company provides trading platforms, market data, and educational resources for retail and institutional traders. FXCM offers access to forex pairs, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies, and is regulated in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Australia.