CEX.IO vs CityIndex

CEX.IO vs CityIndex Comparison Table 2023
CEX.IO	CityIndex
Review 3.7 CEX.IO is #11 in our crypto broker rankings.	Review 4.4
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
CEX.IO is one-stop-shop for crypto investors where you can buy and sell popular digital tokens, speculate on prices with margin trading and earn rewards through staking. Since it launched in 2013, more than five million traders have deposited over $7.5 billion. CEX.IO is registered with the FinCEN in the US and the GFSC in the EU.	City Index is an established and award-winning forex, CFD and spread betting broker with top-tier global regulation, including in the UK (FCA) and Australia (ASIC). With 30+ years in the industry, 13,500+ instruments and 24/5 customer support, City Index is a solid pick for aspiring traders.
Comment by Reviewer
"CEX.IO will serve a range of crypto investors looking to buy, sell, trade, hold and earn. The tiered pricing structure will appeal to active traders while rookie investors will enjoy the straightforward platform interface and excellent education."	"City Index is best for new and intermediate traders looking for a wide selection of assets on user-friendly platforms."
Pros
Low pricing with 0.01% taker and 0% maker fees for high-volume traders High quality educational materials through the University 24/7 support with fast response times during tests Wide range of payment methods including PayPal Trusted crypto exchange with 5+ million users 200+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin Charting package from TradingView Low minimum deposit of $20 Crypto leverage up to 1:3	Thousands of instruments including thematic indices and interest rates that are not available at many alternatives Industry-leading platforms including MT4, plus access to cutting-edge third-party tools like TradingView Excellent reputation with over 1 million account holders and tier-one regulatory oversight Tight spreads from 0.5 pips on EUR/USD and competitive commissions on CFD shares A free demo account with unrestricted access to all markets and trading tools Extended hours trading on 70+ popular shares including Amazon and Tesla No minimum deposit to get started
Cons
A maintenance fee applies after 12 months of no activity Cluttered interface on Exchange Plus High deposit and withdrawal fees Limited regulatory oversight No demo account	Cryptocurrency trading not available in all locations No Islamic account for Muslim traders $15 monthly inactivity fee US traders not accepted
Awards
Most Secure Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform 2023, World Business Outlook Leading Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform 2023, World Business Outlook Best Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform 2023, Global Brands Magazine
Instruments
Crypto	Stocks, Spreadbetting, Options, CFD, Forex, Crypto
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$20	$0
Trading Platforms
TradingView	MT4 TradingView TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Swift Visa Wire Transfer	BPAY Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayID PayNow PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	0.01 Lots
Regulator
GFSC	ASIC, FCA, MAS
Margin Trading
Yes	No
Margin Rate
	2.5%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Yes
Auto Trading
Yes - through APIs	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Smart Signals
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP AUD CZK
Stock Exchanges
	S&P 500 Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Commodities
	Cannabis Copper Gold Iron Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Platinum Silver Soybeans
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	Trade 5,000+ CFDs from a single account with no hidden fees and free live market data. The suite of markets is impressive vs alternatives, including access to shares, indices, commodities and bonds.
Leverage
	1:30 (Retail), 1:50 (Accredited Investor), 1:200 (Sophisticated Investor), 1:300 (Wholesale Investor), 1:400 (Professional Trader). Varies with jurisdiction.
FTSE Spread
	1 pt
GBPUSD Spread
	0.8 pips
Oil Spread
	0.4
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex Trading
Forex trading not offered	Trade a wide selection of 80+ currency pairs with spreads from 0.5 pips and industry-favorite platforms. City Index has 40+ years experience in forex trading with liquidity from tier-one banks.
GBPUSD Spread
	0.8
EURUSD Spread
	0.5
EURGBP Spread
	0.8
Assets
	84
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
CEX.IO offers hundreds of popular cryptocurrencies including big names like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. The trading platform is well-designed with sophisticated charting and analysis tools. Traders can also reduce their monthly volumes through the tiered pricing structure.	Go long or short on popular digital currencies with ultra-tight spreads and fast order executions. Leverage also allows traders to magnify their purchasing power.
Spread
0.15% maker & 0.25% taker (Standard)	BTC 0.5%, ETH 1%
Coins
ZRX 1INCH AAVE BTC BCH ADA LINK COMP ATOM DAI DOGE ETH GUSD ICP LTC LRC MATIC MKR DOT SHIB SOL XLM SUSHI SNX USDT XTZ USDC UNI WBTC ZIL	BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP
Crypto Lending
Yes	No
Crypto Mining
Yes	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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