Pepperstone
Open account
AvaTrade
Open account
Capital.com
Open account

Regulation & Safety

Regulation
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA
CBI, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, BVI
FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB
FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Foundation date
2010
2006
2006
2016
Headquarters
Australia
Ireland
UK
Cyprus
Negative balance protection

Account Features

Islamic account
Swap-free account
Demo account

Platform & Experience

Trading platforms
MT4/5, cTrader, TradingView
MetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader
MT4/5, cTrader, FxPro Edge
Proprietary Platform, TradingView
Execution type
ECN/STP
Market Maker
NDD (No Dealing Desk)
Market Maker
Order types
All types
Market, Limit, Stop Loss
All types
All types
Trading tools
Autochartist, Smart Trader Tools
Autochartist, Trading Central
Autochartist
AI tools
Backtesting
API access
VPS hosting
Mobile app

Markets & Instruments

Available markets
Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities
Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices, Commodities
Forex, Indices, Stocks, Crypto
Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities
Forex pairs
60+
55+
70+
138
Leverage (EU / Non-EU)
1:30 / 1:500
1:30 / 1:400
1:30 / 1:500
1:30 / 1:500
Spread (minimum)
0 pip
0.9 pips
0 pips
0.6 pips
Commissions
$3.5 per lot
None
$3.5 per lot (sometimes)
None

Deposit & Withdrawal

Minimum deposit
€0
€100
$100
€20
Deposit methods
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, E-wallets
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, E-wallets
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, E-wallets
Deposit fees
None
None
None
None
Withdrawal fees
None
None
None
None
Withdrawal time
1-3 business days
1-3 business days
1-3 business days
1-3 business days
Bonuses

Support

Customer service hours
24/5
24/5
24/5
24/7
Support channels
Chat, Phone, Email
Chat, Phone, Email
Chat, Phone, Email
Chat, Email
Supported languages
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple

Conclusion

Summary
A top-tier ECN broker offering ultra-tight spreads, advanced platforms, and excellent execution — ideal for active traders.
A well-rounded broker with strong global regulation, a wide range of platforms, and solid features for both beginners and pros.
Offers advanced trading infrastructure and deep liquidity with support for multiple platforms — a strong choice for serious traders.
User-friendly and affordable with AI-powered tools and 24/7 support — great for new traders seeking simplicity and innovation.

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