NinjaTrader vs HotForex

NinjaTrader vs HotForex Comparison Table 2023
NinjaTrader	HotForex
Review 4.5 NinjaTrader is #3 in our broker rankings.	Review 4 HotForex is #15 in our CFD broker rankings. HotForex is now HF Markets. See our review of HF Markets for our latest findings and expert verdict.
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US accepted
NinjaTrader is a US-headquartered and regulated brokerage that specializes in futures trading. There are three pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, as well as ultra-low margins on popular contracts. The brand's award-winning charting software and trading platform also offers a high-degree of customization and superb technical analysis features.	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.
Comment by Reviewer
"We recommend NinjaTrader for high-volume futures traders looking for low fees and premium analysis tools."	"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
Excellent trading software for active users with bespoke widgets and indicators Low fees with $50 day trading margins & commissions from $.09 per micro contract Thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in 150+ countries Widely respected and heavily authorized by the NFA and CFTC Free platform access and trade simulation capabilities Industry-leading futures broker with multiple awards Easy account opening that takes a few minutes	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
Withdrawal fee on some funding methods Premium platform tools come with an extra charge Non forex and futures trading requires signing up with partner brokers	No cryptocurrency trading No proprietary trading software
Awards
2021 Benzinga Global Fintech 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
Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto	Stocks, CFD, Forex, ETFs, Volatility Index
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$100
Trading Platforms
eSignal	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer	M-Pesa Mastercard Neteller PayRedeem Skrill Sticpay Trustly UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
NFA, CFTC	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
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
Yes	HotForex supports automated trading through access to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, both of which have extensive expert advisor integration systems.
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes	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	USD EUR GBP PLN
Stock Exchanges
Chicago Mercantile Exchange New York Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange Deutsche Boerse Euronext Japan Exchange Group New York Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Oil	Silver
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	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
1:50	1:30
FTSE Spread
	1.16
GBPUSD Spread
	1.8
Oil Spread
	0.05
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex Trading
NinjaTrader supports the trading of popular currencies including the EUR/USD. The trading software also offers unique features tailored to forex trading, including specific order and market windows.	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
1.6	1.8
EURUSD Spread
1.3	1.3
EURGBP Spread
1.6	1.5
Assets
50+	50
Cryptocurrency
Trade micro Bitcoin futures with low fees and leading charting tools. Get exposure to Bitcoin through CME Group's centralized exchange with robust risk management tools.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
Floating
Coins
BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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