OctaFX vs FXCM

OctaFX vs FXCM Comparison Table 2024
OctaFX	FXCM
Review 4.1	Review 3.5

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.	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 remains a popular choice for day traders. The broker is also regulated by top-tier authorities including the FCA and ASIC.
Bonus Offer
Up to 50% deposit bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"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."	"FXCM maintains its position as 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."
Pros
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	Alongside the 4 charting platforms, FXCM also offers a market-leading range of specialist software for experienced investors, including QuantConnect, AgenaTrader and Sierra Chart The proprietary Trading Station terminal is a good choice for day traders looking for an all-in-one solution for their short-term and automated trading strategies Traders can utilize several top-tier trading tools including a market scanner, forex signals and third-party research site, eFXPlus FXCM’s global reputation is impressive, with licenses from the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA and a 20-year business history A range of funding methods are available including bank cards, Apply Pay and PayPal, with instant processing times The broker offers spread discounts and other excellent perks for experienced traders in the Active Trader account FXCM has expanded its range of trading opportunities with 24-hour stock CFDs through MetaTrader 4
Cons
No stock trading Few payment methods Zero pip spreads unavailable The global entity is regulated offshore	Although FXCM continues to gear their services towards experienced traders, it’s a shame that there are no managed accounts on offer There is no choice of retail accounts for traders, nor any Cent/Micro account options The live chat support can be slow and unreliable compared to the top competitors
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
Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Cryptos, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 AutoChartist	Trading Station MT4 TradingView eSignal
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Variable
Regulator
SVGFSA, CySEC	FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	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	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
Yes (iOS & Android)	iOS and 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
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
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.	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.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes (EAs)
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF
Stock Exchanges
Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Nasdaq	Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000
Commodities
Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	Cannabis Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
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.	You can trade a range of CFD instruments across forex, shares, indices and commodities. There’s an excellent selection of platforms for day traders, including TradingView and MT4, plus additional tools for experienced algo traders including API solutions.
Leverage
1:30 (EU), 1:500 (Global)	1:30
FTSE Spread
1.8	1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
0.7	0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.2% Var*
Forex Trading
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.	FXCM offers an average range of 40+ currency pairs, although there are no commissions and spreads are competitive from 0.78 pips for EUR/USD. The broker also offers 3 forex baskets covering USD, Yen and emerging markets benchmarks.
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
1.1	0.5 pips var*
EURUSD Spread
0.7	0.2 pips var*
EURGBP Spread
2.1	0.5 pips var*
Assets
35	40
Currency Indices
	JPY
Cryptocurrency
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.	You can 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.
Spread
Variable	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC ETH ZEC SOL ADA DOT ATOM LINK AVAX BTB MANA MATIC NEAR IOTA DOGE DASH ALGO AAVE	BTC ETH LTC BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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