SimpleFX vs Forex.com

SimpleFX vs FOREX.com Comparison Table 2024
SimpleFX	FOREX.com
Review 4.2	Review 4.5

SimpleFX is an online broker specializing in CFD and cryptocurrency trading, with multi-currency accounts, STP execution, low pricing and no minimum deposit. Bringing innovation and gaining recognition at numerous industry events since 2014, SimpleFX now caters to retail traders from over 190 countries, boasting a client base exceeding 200,000 active users.	Founded in 1999, FOREX.com is now part of StoneX, a financial services organization serving over one million customers worldwide. Regulated in the US, UK, EU, Australia and beyond, the broker offers thousands of markets, not just forex, and provides excellent pricing on cutting-edge platforms.
Customer Reviews
	4.7 Based on 3 FOREX.com customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"SimpleFX is ideal for users looking to deposit, trade and withdraw in popular cryptos such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also stands by offering its own SimpleFX Coin, providing rebates and exclusive perks to holders."	"FOREX.com remains a best-in-class brokerage for active forex traders of all experience levels, with over 80 currency pairs, tight spreads from 0.0 pips and low commissions. The powerful charting platforms collectively offer over 100 technical indicators, as well as extensive research tools."
Pros
SimpleFX’s proprietary WebTrader - powered by TradingView - delivers a stable day trading environment with a user-friendly interface that’s accessible even to novice traders. With MT4 support, experienced traders can access sophisticated charting tools, advanced technical indicators, customizable algorithms, and expert advisors (EAs) for automated strategies. SimpleFX underwent a revamp in 2021, now sporting a slicker client area with faster load times and a social trading community where you can exchange ideas. With leverage up to 1:1000, day traders have the potential to amplify their positions significantly, allowing for greater exposure to market movements and magnified returns (as well as losses). The range of cryptocurrencies available for trading is broad, encompassing well-known selections such as ADA, BTC, and ETH, as well as more specialized options like YFI, YFII, and ZEC.	With over 20 years of experience, excellent regulatory oversight, and multiple accolades including runner-up in our 'Best Forex Broker' awards, FOREX.com boasts a global reputation as a trusted brokerage. The in-house Web Trader continues to shine as one of the best-designed platforms for aspiring day traders with a slick design and over 80 technical indicators for market analysis. Alongside a choice of leading platforms, FOREX.com offers a superb suite of supplementary tools including Trading Central research, SMART Signals pattern scanner, trading signals, and strategy builders. FOREX.com offers industry-leading forex pricing starting from 0.0 pips, alongside competitive cashback rebates of up to 15% for serious day traders. There’s a wealth of educational resources including tutorials, webinars, and a stacked YouTube channel to help you get educated in the financial markets.
Cons
SimpleFX operates with weak regulatory oversight, allowing it to offer high leverage, but meaning it faces less stringent supervision from authorities compared to brokers like IG which operate in tightly regulated jurisdictions. While the Bloomberg TV news feed and economic calendar are valuable resources, the lack of research tools like Autochartist and Trading Central is a serious disadvantage for traders wanting support in identifying opportunities. The educational tools are okay but not great. The ‘Opinion’ section needs updating more frequently while video tutorials covering market analysis and risk management would be valuable additions for beginners. The availability of only a few non-crypto funding methods is a downside for traders seeking more diverse and convenient options for managing their accounts.	Despite increasing its range of instruments, FOREX.com's product portfolio is still limited to forex and CFDs, so there are no options to invest in real stocks, real ETFs or real cryptocurrencies. FOREX.com's MT4 platform offers approximately 600 instruments, significantly fewer than the over 5,500 available on its non-MetaTrader platforms. Funding options are limited compared to leading alternatives like IC Markets and don’t include many popular e-wallets, notably UnionPay and POLi. There’s no negative balance protection for US clients, so you may find yourself owing more money than your initial deposit into your account. Demo accounts are frustratingly time-limited to 90 days, which doesn’t give you enough time to test day trading strategies effectively.
Awards
Best Support 2023, Crypto Expo Europe The Best Trading Platform Cryptocurrency, World Expo 2022 - Warsaw Best Mobile App 2020 - Rankia Awards The Best Trading Platform, Finance World Expo 2019 - Zug Best Cryptocurrency Trading Platform, Cryptocurrency World Expo 2018 - Berlin	Best CFD Broker 2022 - Rankia Best HNW Service 2022 - Dubai Forex Expo Best US Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best US Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com Runner-Up - Best Forex Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Cryptos	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Cryptos, Futures, Options, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$100
Trading Platforms
WebTrader MT4	MT4 MT5 TradingView eSignal AutoChartist TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Ethereum Payments FasaPay Neteller Skrill Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSC	NFA, CFTC, CIRO, FCA, CYSEC, ASIC, SFC, FSA, MAS, CIMA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
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
Yes	Yes
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android + WebTrader	iOS & Android
App Review
SimpleFX provides a proprietary app for both Apple and Android mobile devices. The application boasts a user-friendly design, facilitating easy opening and closing of trades with access to the broker’s 220+ tradable assets. However, occasional unresponsiveness during testing, alongside an average charting package, means it won’t meet the needs of highly active traders.	Running alongside the MT4 and Web Trader platforms, the FOREX.com app offers full trading capabilities on a user-friendly, compact platform. Integrated news and analysis, plus real time trade alerts, are two mobile specific features that set this app above the crowd. Additionally, it beats out MT4 when it comes to mobile charting tools, with over 80 indicators and 11 chart types, not to mention a slicker design that we love.
Android App Rating
3.8	3.8
iOS App Rating
4.4	3.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
Yes	SMART Signals
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
3%	$15
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF PLN
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Coffee Cotton Gold Livestock Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
SimpleFX stands out with highly leveraged trading options up to 1:1000 covering popular asset classes, including stocks, indices, currencies and commodities. Additionally, the social community serves as an excellent resource for gathering CFD strategy tips and short-term trading ideas.	With the ability to take both long and short positions on 5,500+ CFDs across forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, FOREX.com excels. Its exclusive Web Trader platform offers an excellent trading experience, equipped with over 80 technical indicators and average execution speeds of just 20 milliseconds, ensuring an optimal environment for serious day traders.
Leverage
1:1000	1:200 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
1.3	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
1.2	1.3
Oil Spread
0.04	2.5
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.14
Forex Trading
SimpleFX provides a comprehensive selection of around 60 currency pairs, from majors like GBP/USD to exotics like CHF/PLN. Forex trading fees are competitive, averaging 0.9 pips on EUR/USD during testing, while MetaTrader 4, available on desktop, web and mobile, was built specifically for trading currencies online.	FOREX.com continues to uphold its stature as a premier FX broker, offering over 80 currency pairs and boasting some of the most competitive fees in the industry. With EUR/USD spreads dipping as low as 0.0 and $5 commission per $100k, it stands out. Moreover, its SMART Signals help to identify price behaviors across numerous major currency markets.
Forex App
	Running alongside the Advanced and Web Trader Platforms, the FOREX.com mobile app offers full trading capabilities on a user-friendly, compact platform. Integrated news and analysis, plus real time trade alerts, are two mobile specific features that set this app above the crowd.
GBPUSD Spread
1.2	1.3
EURUSD Spread
0.9	1.2
EURGBP Spread
1.0	1.4
Assets
57	80+
Cryptocurrency
SimpleFX’s strongest offering is its crypto trading environment, with a growing range of tokens, including Bitcoin and Ethereum paired with the USD. Its crypto-based accounts also ensure a smooth trading experience for crypto enthusiasts, while the bespoke staking service allows capital to be utilized for margin trading.	You can trade a small range of 8+ cryptos against USD, EUR, GBP and AUD with tight spreads and no virtual wallet required. Algo traders can also utilize Expert Advisors (EAs) to automate their crypto trades.
Spread
45.57	BTC 1.4%, ETH 2%
Coins
ADA APE ARB AVA BCH BNB DASH DOT EOS ETC ETH FET FIL INJ LNK LTC MATIC NEO SOL TIA WAVE XTZ YFI ZEC	BTC BCH ETH LTC XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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