Nexo vs Interactive Brokers

Nexo vs Interactive Brokers Comparison Table 2023
Nexo	Interactive Brokers
Review 3.9 Nexo is #22 in our crypto broker rankings.	Review 4.3 Interactive Brokers is #1 in our CFD broker rankings.
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US accepted
Nexo is a crypto trading platform that also acts as a gateway to DeFi crypto functions such as staking, borrowing and lending. The platform supports 60+ crypto tokens, which can be purchased with a fiat on-ramp and traded in 500+ market pairs. The exchange operates a zero-fee policy allowing a set number of completely free withdrawals per month and fee-free trading.	Interactive Brokers is a leading global brokerage that provides access to a comprehensive offering of stocks as well as forex, futures, metals, bonds and cryptos. The firm has over 40 years experience in the online trading industry and is heavily regulated by SEC, FCA, IIROC, and SFC. Day traders can use the proprietary Trader Workstation and can access powerful tools and data feeds as well as comprehensive educational resources.
Bonus Offer
Loyalty scheme with various bonuses, plus referral program
Comment by Reviewer
"Nexo is good for traders who want a straightforward way to access DeFi crypto markets and earn interest on their digital assets."	"Experienced day traders seeking a regulated broker with sophisticated trading software and very low fees should look at IB. Their range of stocks also can't be beaten."
Pros
Convenient way to buy, stake, lend and borrow crypto through one platform Allows users to borrow against their crypto holdings 2 factor authentication for added security Advanced Nexo Pro trading platform Referral program with $25 in BTC Very affordable pricing structure High-yield interest savings OTC trading capabilities Audited by Armanino Earn NEXO tokens	Gives day traders unmatched access to global stocks with tens of thousands available from 100+ market centres in 24 countries Direct market access, including to the FTSE 100 index, the CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX 40 Proprietary Trader Workstation comes with powerful tools and charting capabilities Regulated by some of the world's most reputable bodies including in US You have a reliable real-time market data feed, that rarely goes offline Diverse payment options and account currencies Commission reimbursement with Toggle AI Low commissions and tight spreads
Cons
Restrictions on using the native tokens for New York and Vermont US residents High collateral requirement of 200% of the amount you wish to loan Relatively small selection of crypto tokens which misses newer altcoins Native tokens are required for maximum interest rates Limited free cryptocurrency withdrawals No crypto derivative trading	Due to the pricing structure, this firm can be more expensive for aggressive traders who trade over $100,000 shares a day Platform and web interface are complex and difficult for beginners to pick up Accessing products like CFDs is not straightforward compared to competitors The TWS platform falls short in terms of technical charting Mediocre customer support
Instruments
Cryptos	Stocks, Futures, E-minis, Options, CFD, Forex, Crypto, Exchange Linked Warrants
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$0
Trading Platforms
Own	AlgoTrader OmniTrader eSignal TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card	ACH Transfer Apple Pay Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Credit Card Google Wallet JCB Card Mastercard Payoneer Samsung Pay Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$30	$100
Regulator
ASIC, FCEN	SEC, FCA, IIROC, SFC
Margin Trading
No	Yes
Margin Rate
	1.55 - 2.59%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android & Windows
Auto Trading
	Capitalise.ai & TWS API
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	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
	$0
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF HUF
Stock Exchanges
	Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France Chicago Mercantile Exchange Euronext IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Metal Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange
Commodities
	Aluminium Gold Lead Natural Gas Precious Metals Soybeans Zinc
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	Trade leveraged CFDs on thousands of global stocks as well as 13 global indices, 80+ forex pairs, and London gold and silver. Leverage is available in line with regulatory requirements.
Leverage
	1:50
FTSE Spread
	0.005% (£1 Min)
GBPUSD Spread
	Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
Oil Spread
	N/A
Stocks Spread
	From 0.003 per share, variable
Forex Trading
Forex trading not offered	Trade 85 major, minor and exotic forex pairs via CFDs on IB's FXTrader platform with tight spreads and low commissions, or trade forex on the spot market. They offer more FX assets than almost any competitor.
GBPUSD Spread
	Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
EURUSD Spread
	Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
EURGBP Spread
	Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
Assets
	70+
Cryptocurrency
Nexo traders can buy and sell 60+ cryptocurrencies using fiat, or trade between 500+ market pairs. The app functions as a crypto wallet, meaning that clients will own their own tokens but Nexo will have custody of them. Crypto assets can be transferred from the Nexo wallet. Fees are low and user security is high.	Buy and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin with low commissions of 0.12%–0.18%. Fees are low and the broker offers a secure environment to invest in digital assets.
Spread
N/A	Variable
Coins
BTC ETH NEXO USDT USDC AXS RUNE MATIC DOT APE AVAX KSM ATOM FTM NEAR BNB ADA SOL XRP LTC LINK BCH TRX XLM EOS PAXG UNI DOGE MANA SAND GALA SUSHI AAVE CRV MKR 1INCH DAI USDP TUSD	BTC LTC ETH XRP
Crypto Lending
Yes	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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