Markets.com vs AdroFx

Markets.com vs AdroFx Comparison Table 2024
Markets.com	AdroFx
Review 4.4	Review 2.9

Markets.com is a respected broker, offering multi-asset trading opportunities through CFDs or spread betting (UK only). Established in 2008, the brand has an impressive 4.3 million registered customers and is overseen by trusted regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC. 79.1% of retail accounts lose money.	AdroFx is an offshore ECN/STP broker that has offered CFD trading since 2018. The firm supports 100+ tradable assets on the popular MetaTrader 4 platform as well as a web trader, Allpips. Eight live accounts are available with no restrictions on day trading strategies.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Customer Reviews
	3 Based on 1 AdroFx customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	100% Deposit Bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"Markets.com is best for active traders looking for a regulated broker with low fees and fast execution speeds of 82ms. Beginners will also enjoy the in-house platform with its user-friendly interface, clear navigation and dynamic charts."	"AdroFx will appeal to traders who want a quick and affordable way to speculate on currencies with high leverage via two reliable platforms, including MetaTrader 4. However, testing shows it trails the best day trading brokers in several areas, notably regulation and its investment offering."
Pros
Markets.com continues to offer a strong proprietary platform with a TradingView-powered charting interface, pro-level technical analysis and custom alerts Traders can access the MT4 and MT5 software, which offer dozens of technical tools and a huge online community for scripts, bots and custom tools CFD and spread-betting opportunities are available on multiple asset classes including forex, stocks, ETFs, bonds and indices Comprehensive educational content is on offer, especially for beginners, including podcasts, webinars and financial market videos The $10 inactivity fee is only charged after 12 months of no trading activity (many competitors start charging after only 3 months) Markets.com is a trusted broker with oversight from tier-one regulators including the FCA, CySEC and ASIC There are no deposit/withdrawal charges, account registration or order admin costs There's good customer support with responses in <1 minute during testing The low minimum deposit of $100 should appeal to beginners	Strong automated trading support with VPS access on MT4 offered free for Pro account holders and affordable access from $10 for other accounts 60+ currency pairs is a great range that beats out many rivals and provides plenty of opportunity for forex traders Quick, responsive customer support from knowledgeable staff who provide personalized responses during testing AdroFx is day trader-friendly with no limitations, meaning you can use scalping and other fast-paced strategies MetaTrader 4 is available, catering to advanced day traders with its extensive charting package
Cons
The single retail account option doesn't offer traders any choice of trading conditions, or any additional perks for active trading There are no auto or copy trading terminals outside of the MetaTrader platforms, such as DupliTrade Unlike some top competitors like XM, customer support is not available on the weekend	Expensive withdrawals for most payment methods, including a 1.9% charge on cards, which can be avoided at most top day trading brokers Low trust score with weak regulatory oversight and short track record compared to established day trading brokers like IG Only 100+ instruments are available, with a particularly weak stock and crypto offering, leaving little scope for diversification and reducing the broker's suitability for experienced traders Mediocre selection of research tools with limited insights into upcoming events that could help beginners identify opportunities, especially compared to alternatives like eToro
Awards
Best Trading Platform 2020 - FXScouts Runner Up - Best FX Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Provider 2017 - UK Forex Awards Best FX Platform 2017 - UK Forex Awards	Best STP/ECN Broker 2022 - Forex Awards Most Innovative Broker 2022 - Forex Awards Fastest Growing Forex Broker Europe 2022 - International Business Magazine
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, ETFs, Bonds, Spread Betting (UK Only)	Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Metals, Cryptos
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$25
Trading Platforms
Markets.com Web/App Platform MT4 MT5	Allpips MT4
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card iDeal Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Wire Transfer	Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Ethereum Payments Mastercard Neteller PayRedeem Perfect Money Skrill Sticpay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.0001 Lots
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC	VFSC, FSA, BSSLA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
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
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android	iOS &; Android
App Review
Markets.com operate MarketsX – the bespoke platform, both on WebTrader and mobile applications. The app, available on android and iOS has been downloaded over a million times.
Android App Rating
4.5
iOS App Rating
3.2
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	You can use the broker's Allpips platform to copy the trades of experienced investors. Thousands of traders have joined the community and new users can get started with a $100 deposit. That said, it doesn't rival category leaders like eToro with its highly active social trading network.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Trading Insights	Smart Signals
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$5
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP ZAR SEK NOK DKK PLN CZK AED	USD EUR GBP
Stock Exchanges
	CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq S&P 500
Commodities
Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Silver Soybeans Wheat	Gold Silver
CFD Trading
Markets.com offers a strong variety of CFD products, not only covering popular asset classes but also more interesting markets such as IPOs and Bonds. The low fees and educational resources will appeal to beginners, whilst seasoned CFD traders will appreciate the feature-rich charting platforms.	AdroFx offers a most selection of around 100 CFDs on stocks, cryptos, indices and commodities. Its appeal lies in the high leverage up to 1:500 which you can't find in heavily regulated jurisdictions and the commission-free pricing model which will serve beginners. You can speculate on both rising and falling prices from the same product with CFDs.
Leverage
1:30	1:500
FTSE Spread
2 pips	From 9.0
GBPUSD Spread
1.3 pips (var)	From 0.5
Oil Spread
0.05	N/A
Stocks Spread
4 pips	From 3.0
Forex Trading
Markets.com offers 43 major, minor and exotic currency pairs. The range is around the industry average, though spreads are fairly competitive, starting from 0.6 pips for EUR/USD. There’s also an excellent range of tools and education, including forex calculators and trading videos.	AdroFx's strongest offering is its 60+ currency pairs, which can be traded with very high leverage up to 1:500. The broker also offers competitive forex spreads starting from 0.4 pips and charges no commission. Additionally, day traders have access to MetaTrader 4, which was built for forex trading and offers excellent support for technical analysis and algo trading.
Forex App
Markets.com operate MarketsX – the bespoke platform, both on WebTrader and mobile applications. The app, available on android and iOS has been downloaded over a million times.
GBPUSD Spread
1.3 pips (var)	From 0.5
EURUSD Spread
0.70 pips (var)	From 0.4
EURGBP Spread
1.0 pip (var)	From 1.5
Assets
67	60+
Cryptocurrency
You can open long or short positions 24/7 on 25+ popular digital currencies including Ripple, Bitcoin, Neo and Monera. Spreads on Bitcoin are around 51.13 which is uncompetitive compared to other brands, although the 1:20 leverage will offer greater exposure to the market.	AdroFx offers just four crypto CFDs, while the typical Bitcoin spread of around 59 USD is considerably higher than the industry average, making it a poor option for serious cryptocurrency traders. This broker does not work as an exchange or wallet, meaning that only derivatives trading and not ownership of crypto assets are available.
Spread
BTC 88.94 (USD), ETH 5 (USD)	From 3.0
Coins
BTC BCH DASH ETH LTC XRP TRON BAT NEO ADA	BTC ETH LTC XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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