FXCM vs BDSwiss

FXCM vs BDSwiss Comparison Table 2023
FXCM Review 2023	BDSwiss Review 2023
Review 3.5	Review 3.8
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
FXCM is a respected forex and CFD broker, established since 1999. The British-headquartered broker has won multiple awards and operates in various jurisdictions, including the UK and Australia. With zero commissions, over 400 assets, and a range of analysis tools, FXCM is a popular choice. The broker is also FCA regulated and authorized in Australia and South Africa.	BDSwiss offer 250+ shares, indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies via CFDs. With spreads from zero pips and an award winning app, they offer a great package. Over 1.5 million traders from more than 180 countries have opened an account with BDSwiss since it launched.
Comment by Reviewer
"FXCM is a top pick for traders deploying automated trading strategies, with four powerful platforms, strategy backtesting and algo trading through APIs. The broker is also great for active traders, with discounted spreads and low to zero commissions on popular assets."	"BDSwiss will suit traders of all experience levels but active traders in particular can benefit from fast execution speeds, tight spreads and powerful trading software."
Pros
A choice for 4 powerful platforms including MT4, Capitalise.AI and the broker's proprietary solution Premium support and custom solutions in the Active Trader professional account Excellent trading tools including a market scanner, forex signals and access to reputable research site, eFXplus Strong selection of educational materials including a new trader guide, market outlook reports and free webinars Impressive global regulatory status with 4 reputable licenses with the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA A range of funding methods including bank cards, Apple Pay and PayPal, with instant processing times	Choice of reliable trading platforms including MT4, MT5, WebTrader and an in-house app Knowledgeable support team is available 24/5 in 20 languages Four trading accounts to suit different traders and budgets Excellent education for beginners including webinars Superb market research with daily insights Wide range of instruments including crypto Quick and easy to open an account
Cons
Live chat support is unreliable Not the widest range of assets or trading vehicles	$30 inactivity fee after 90 days US & UK traders not accepted
Instruments
Stocks, Spreadbetting, CFD, Forex, Crypto	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$100
Trading Platforms
MT4 TradingView eSignal	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer	Credit Card Flutterwave Mastercard Sofort Western Union
Minimum Trade
Variable	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, ASIC.	FSC, FSA
Margin Trading
Yes	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
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
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS and Android	iOS and Android
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
FXCM offers social and copy trading on forex, CFDs and cryptos through the hugely popular ZuluTrade platform. The sign-up process is quick and you can track your performance in real-time.	Forex copy trading is available with access to successful investors selling their positions and strategies to aspiring traders. The fully automated service makes it easy to find and follow experienced traders.
Social Trading
Yes	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$30
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF	USD EUR GBP SEK PLN
Stock Exchanges
Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000	Euronext SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Cannabis Gold Oil Silver	Gold Natural Gas Silver
CFD Trading
Trade a range of CFD instruments on one of FXCM's multi-asset platforms with fast execution and zero/positive slippage. Daily market analysis can also be used to inform trading decisions.	BD Swiss offers CFDs on 250+ instruments, including forex, stocks, indices and cryptocurrencies through the MT4 and MT5 platforms or an in-house app. High leverage of up to 1:400 is available depending on asset, and the broker offers reliable 24/5 support.
Leverage
1:30	1:30
FTSE Spread
1.18 pts var*	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.5 pips*	1.7
Oil Spread
0.05 (var)*	0.8
Stocks Spread
0.2% Var*	0.1
Forex Trading
Access over 40 currency pairs with no commissions and low spreads from 0.78 pips for EUR/USD. Forex can also be traded 24/5 on a choice of reliable platforms.	BDSwiss offers online trading on 50+ currency pairs with ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips on RAW accounts. Leverage is variable with a maximum of 1:400 on major pairs. Micro 0.01 lots are also available.
Forex App
	The BDSwiss Online Forex Trading app, makes 250+ markets available for online trading on a fast, modern and user friendly platform. More features could be added, and the overall rating by users is a concern, though the service is responsive and reliable.
GBPUSD Spread
0.5 pips var*	1.7
EURUSD Spread
0.2 pips var*	1.2
EURGBP Spread
0.5 pips var*	1.3
Assets
40	50+
Currency Indices
JPY
Cryptocurrency
Trade some of world's most popular digital coins with zero commission and leverage up to 1:4. FXCM also stands out for its crypto major basket which offers exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash in one trade.	BD Swiss traders can access CFDs on 22 different cryptocurrencies paired with USD, while BTC and ETH can also be traded in pairs with GBP and EUR. Crypto fees are competitive with no hidden charges.
Spread
Variable	BTC from 1%
Coins
BTC ETH LTC BTC	BTC ETH DASH EOS BCH ZCASH MON IOTA XRM NEO OMG ZEC XMR
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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