Deriv.com vs HotForex

Deriv.com vs HotForex Comparison Table 2024
Deriv.com	HotForex
Review 4.4	Review 4 HotForex is now HF Markets. See our review of HF Markets for our latest findings and expert verdict.

Deriv.com is a low cost, multi-asset broker with over 2.5 million global clients. With just a $5 minimum deposit, the firm offers CFDs, multipliers and more recently accumulators, alongside proprietary synthetic products which can't be found elsewhere. Deriv provides both its own in-house charting software and the hugely popular MetaTrader 5.	HotForex, now HF Markets, is a hugely popular broker with millions clients and authorization from several trusted regulators, including the FCA and CySEC. Leveraged CFDs are available on popular asset classes alongside industry-leading software, flexible account types and an accessible minimum deposit.
Customer Reviews
4.3 Based on 3 Deriv.com customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Deriv.com will suit day traders looking to make fast-paced trades using CFDs and multipliers with high leverage up to 1:1000. The broker is also the industry leader in synthetic indices, which simulate real market movements and are available around the clock. "	"HotForex is a great all-rounder that will serve traders of all experience levels. We appreciate the regulated and secure trading environment, low minimum deposit, wide market access and user-friendly copy trading solution."
Pros
Traders can use multipliers between 1 and 30, with take profit, stop loss and deal cancellation parameters There's a good range of fast deposit and withdrawal methods with zero payment fees and low minimum deposits The free demo account is ideal for practicing short-term trading strategies and no registration is required Deriv continues to offer fast and reliable 24/7 support and the WhatsApp service is particularly convenient Beginners and experienced day traders can access a good range of 20+ technical indicators in Deriv Trader vs 30+ in MT5 Deriv bolstered its short-term trading opportunities in 2024 with accumulator options on simulated indices featuring up to 5% growth rates The low $5 minimum initial deposit suits those on a lower budget	Unlimited usage demo account Easy to sign up with no starting deposit Range of deposit and withdrawal methods Transparent fee and commission structures Hugely popular brand with millions of traders Advanced mobile apps with full trading access Market-leading insurance for up to €5,000,000 Virtual private server (VPS) integration support Regulated by tier-one agencies including the FCA Various account types plus Islamic and joint accounts Comprehensive educational platform and trading tools Live chat option with customer support available in 27 languages
Cons
There are limited copy trading tools and analysis features compared to alternatives like IQ Cent The range of 100+ assets trails some competitors such as Quotex which offers 400+ There's no loyalty program or rebate scheme for high volume traders	No cryptocurrency trading No proprietary trading software
Awards
	Top 100 Companies - World Finance Magazine Best Forex Broker Asia - Global Business Review Magazine 2021 Best Customer Service Experience - Global - World Business Outlook Best Client Fund Security Global - International Business Magazine 2021 Most Transparent Broker - The European - Global Banking & Finance Review Awards
Instruments
CFDs, Multipliers, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$5	$100
Trading Platforms
Deriv Trader MT5	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
1ForYou ADVcash Airtm AstroPay Banxa Boleto Credit Card Diners Club FasaPay JCB Card JetonCash Maestro Mastercard Neteller Paysafecard Paytrust Perfect Money Skrill Sticpay Trustly Visa WebMoney Wire Transfer	M-Pesa Mastercard Neteller PayRedeem Skrill Sticpay Trustly UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
MFSA, LFSA, VFSC, BFSC	FCA, DFSA, FSCA, CySEC, FSC, CMA, JFSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
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	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
Deriv GO shines with its straightforward app design and diverse trading opportunities, from traditional markets to custom indices that simulate real-world markets and offer 24-hour trading, including on weekends. The in-app chat assistance, which can’t be found at many alternatives, is also fast and reliable, providing an important layer of support for new users.
Android App Rating
4.5
iOS App Rating
4.2
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, DBots	HotForex supports automated trading through access to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, both of which have extensive expert advisor integration systems.
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Deriv allows clients to replicate the positions of experienced traders through signals on DMT5. You can receive signals in real-time and decide whether to action trades in your own account. The best part is that the process of copying is fully automated, which is ideal for beginners seeking a hands-off approach.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
DMT5	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$25
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD	USD EUR GBP PLN
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Dow Jones Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Deutsche Boerse Euronext Japan Exchange Group New York Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Gold Oil Precious Metals Silver	Silver
CFD Trading
You can trade CFDs on popular markets, including the broker's exclusive synthetic indices which are available 24/7. There are plenty of charting tools available for technical traders, including over 20 indicators in the Deriv Trader platform. New users can also open an account and start trading CFDs instantly.	HotForex has CFD trading in stocks and shares, indices, ETFs, metals, energies, agricultural commodities and forex. Leverage is in line with the relevant regulatory jurisdictions and spreads are tight with no hidden charges.
Leverage
1:1000	1:30
FTSE Spread
0.5	1.16
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	1.8
Oil Spread
0.018	0.05
Stocks Spread
0.07	Variable
Forex Trading
Clients can go long or short on a string of major, minor and exotic currency pairs. Spreads on EUR/USD are competitive at 0.5 pips, only marginally trailing the 0.4-pip spreads at alternatives like Alpari. Forex CFDs are available via MT5 and multipliers on the broker's beginner-friendly DTrader.	HotForex has CFD trading on over 50 major, minor and exotic currency pairs with MT4 and MT5 accounts. This is a strong selection of currencies with advanced analysis software available to plan and execute trades.
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	1.8
EURUSD Spread
0.5	1.3
EURGBP Spread
0.5	1.5
Assets
30+	50
Cryptocurrency
Deriv.com continues to offer a strong selection of 30+ crypto pairs - this is more than double the range offered at our leading competitor, IQ Cent. 1:2 leverage is also available so you can magnify potential returns, and there are no commissions which is ideal for newer day traders.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
From 0.5
Coins
BTC LTC ETH USDT USDC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Deriv.com offers premium binary options on traditional and emerging financial markets with payouts up to 50,000 USD. Binaries are available 24/7, 365 days a year on a secure platform with responsive customer support.	Binary options trading not offered
Payout
100%
Expiry Times
15 seconds to 365 days
Ladder Options
Yes	No
Boundary Options
Yes	No

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