ForexChief vs OctaFX

ForexChief vs OctaFX Comparison Table 2024
ForexChief	OctaFX
Review 3.3	Review 4.1

ForexChief is a foreign exchange and CFD broker, established in 2014. The company is based offshore and registered with the VFSC and FMA. Users can choose between a wide selection of accounts and base currencies, making ForexChief accessible to global traders. The brand also stands out for its no deposit bonus and fee rebates for high-volume traders.	OctaFX is an award-winning forex and CFD broker, founded in 2011. The Cyprus-based entity is regulated by the CySEC while the offshore branch is registered with SVGFSA. The ECN broker offers competitive trading conditions on its 80+ financial instruments, with tight spreads from 0.2 pips, fast execution speeds of 0.1 second and flexible leverage. OctaFX also offers two industry-leading platforms in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, plus an in-house copy trading solution.
Customer Reviews
4.5 Based on 4 ForexChief customer reviews
Bonus Offer
$100 No Deposit Bonus	Up to 50% deposit bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"ForexChief continues to prove popular with investors looking to trade highly leveraged CFDs on the popular MetaTrader platforms. The broker's rebate scheme and investment accounts will particularly appeal to seasoned traders. However, the lack of top-tier regulatory oversight is a major drawback."	"OctaFX is a great pick for traders of all experience levels. Seasoned day traders will appreciate the ECN model with fast execution and tight spreads, while beginners will rate the user-friendly copy trading platform and low minimum deposit."
Pros
The broker offers several account types to suit different traders, including a Cent account for beginners and pro-level hedging/netting accounts The broker offers a turnover rebate scheme geared towards active investors, as well as trading credits and several other occasional bonuses ForexChief delivers a high-quality day trading environment via the MT4 and MT5 platforms, with market-leading charts, indicators and tools ForexChief offers STP/ECN execution with low spreads from 0.0 pips and low commission rates starting from $2.50 per side The low minimum deposit of $10 will appeal to beginners, as well as the beginners’ guides in the Library Traders can access a copy trading solution via the MetaQuotes Signals service	Demo account with access to unlimited virtual funds Bonuses and contests available (non-EU) Negative balance protection (Within EU) Comprehensive educational content High Leverage 1:500 (non-EU) Excellent copy trading service No deposit and withdrawal fees Offers Islamic accounts Low minimum deposit Highly rated broker MT4 and MT5 integration Commission-free trading Mobile app compatibility
Cons
The Classic+ and Cent accounts provide access to fewer instruments than the other account types, at 50+ and 35+, respectively ForexChief is an offshore broker with weak regulatory oversight from the VFSC, so traders will receive limited safeguards Fees and minimums are imposed on most withdrawal methods, including a €60 minimum for SWIFT bank transfers The total range of 150+ assets is much lower than most competitors who typically offer hundreds The broker trails competitors when it comes to research tools and educational resources	No stock trading Few payment methods Zero pip spreads unavailable The global entity is regulated offshore
Awards
	Most Secure Broker Indonesia 2022- International Business Magazine Best Global Broker Asia 2022- International Business Magazine Best Forex Broker Pakistan 2022- Global Brands Best Forex Broker India 2022- World Finance Best Mobile Trading Platform 2022- FXDailyInfo Best In Class For Social Copy Trading 2022- Forexbrokers.com Best Trading Conditions Asia 2021- World Business Outlook
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Metals, Commodities, Stocks, Indices	Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$100
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	MT4 MT5 AutoChartist
Payment Methods
ADVcash Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Ethereum Payments FasaPay Neteller Perfect Money Skrill UnionPay WebMoney Wire Transfer	Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
VFSC	SVGFSA, CySEC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
0.1%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Yes (iOS & Android)
App Review
	OctaFX offers a user-friendly trading platform that can be used to take positions on major and minor currency pairs. Copy trading is also available via the broker’s in-house mobile application.
Android App Rating
	4.3
iOS App Rating
	4.5
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Yes
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
Clients can follow copy trading signals on the MetaTrader platform. Alternatively, signal providers can generate extra income by selling their positions. You can start copy trading in a few easy steps.	Copy trading at OctaFX is offered through a proprietary platform and mobile app, as well as integration via the MetaTrader suites. Users can easily diversify portfolios by copying the most profitable traders. Track professionals and their performance live for smart investing, control your portfolio and view how your funds are invested and manage risks in real time.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes (EAs)
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP JPY CHF	USD EUR
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500	Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Nasdaq
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver
CFD Trading
You can trade a competitive range of CFDs encompassing crypto, indices, energies and metals, with very high leverage up to 1:1000. ECN pricing is available, with spreads from 0.0 pips and low commissions from $2.50. A Cent account is also available for those on a smaller budget.	OctaFX offers leveraged CFDs on popular asset classes spanning forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. Traders benefit from ultra-fast execution speeds, reliable trading tools and zero commissions. There are also no restrictions on strategies, including hedging, scalping and automated trading.
Leverage
1:1000	1:30 (EU), 1:500 (Global)
FTSE Spread
70	1.8
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	1.1
Oil Spread
12	0.7
Stocks Spread
50	Variable
Forex Trading
ForexChief supports spot foreign exchange trading on all account types for 40+ major, minor and exotic currency pairs. Trading takes place on the leading MT4 and MT5 platforms, which offer dozens of in-built technical tools for short-term forex strategies.	OctaFX offers leveraged trading on dozens of currencies with competitive spreads that average 0.9 pips on the EUR/USD. Clients also benefit from high-quality research from the team's analysts with insights into forex trends and news events, alongside technical analysis.
Forex App
	OctaFX offers a user-friendly trading platform that can be used to take positions on major and minor currency pairs. Copy trading is also available via the broker’s in-house mobile application.
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	1.1
EURUSD Spread
0.4	0.7
EURGBP Spread
0.9	2.1
Assets
40	35
Cryptocurrency
ForexChief’s range of 5 cryptocurrencies paired with USD is smaller than most competitors. In addition, the average BTCUSD spread of 30 pips is not the cheapest. That said, the broker does offer some useful crypto trading guides for beginners.	Trade 30+ popular digital currencies paired with the USD, including big tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum. EU traders can access 1:2 leverage while global traders can access rates of up to 1:25 on major tokens. Cryptos can be traded around the clock, including on weekends.
Spread
Variable	Variable
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC XRP	BTC LTC ETH ZEC SOL ADA DOT ATOM LINK AVAX BTB MANA MATIC NEAR IOTA DOGE DASH ALGO AAVE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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