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FOREX.com
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NinjaTrader
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Founded in 2001, FOREX.com is part of StoneX, a global financial services firm with over a million customers. Regulated in the US, UK, EU, Australia, and other regions, it offers thousands of markets, not just forex, with competitive pricing on advanced platforms. | NinjaTrader is a US-based brokerage regulated for trading futures. It offers three different pricing plans for varied needs and budgets, along with extremely low margins on popular contracts. The company's renowned charting software and trading platform provides extensive customization options and excellent technical analysis features. | |
| Instruments | Forex, Futures and Options on Metals, Energies, Commodities, Indices, Bonds, Crypto Forex, CFDs, Stock CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Futures, Options, Crypto | Futures, Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto (non-futures depend on provider) |
| Demo Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $0 (live trades must meet intraday margin minimums, e.g., $50 to trade micro contracts) |
| Trading Platforms | WebTrader, Mobile, MT4, MT5, TradingView | NinjaTrader Desktop, Web & Mobile, eSignal |
| Payment Methods | ACH Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, Mastercard, Neteller, PayNow, Skrill, Visa, Wire Transfer | ACH Transfer, Cheque, Debit Card, Wire Transfer |
| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | NFA, CFTC | NFA, CFTC, CySEC |
| Account Currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF, PLN | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD |
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| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| App Review | Available with MT4 and Web Trader platforms, the FOREX.com app provides full trading features on an easy-to-use compact platform. Integrated news, analysis, and real-time trade alerts are mobile-specific features that make this app stand out. It surpasses MT4 in mobile charting tools, offering over 80 indicators, 11 chart types, and a sleeker design. | |
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| Margin Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Types | STP, ECN, DMA | |
| AI / Machine Learning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Robo Advisor | ✗ | ✗ |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |
| P2P Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Spot Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Trading | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader | NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface |
| Copy Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Social Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Trade Signals | ✓ | |
| VPS Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tournaments | ✗ | ✗ |
| Demo Competitions | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ethical Investing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custodial Account | ✗ | ✗ |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | ✗ | ✗ |
| Inactivity Fee | $15 | $35 |
| Islamic Account | ✓ | ✗ |
Forex Trading | ||
remains a top FX broker, offering 80 currency pairs with very competitive fees. With EUR/USD spreads as low as 0.0 and a $7 commission per $100k, it excels in the industry. | NinjaTraders allows traders to deal in widely traded currencies like EUR/USD. The platform provides sophisticated features geared towards enhancing trading practices, including specialized order options such as market if touched (MIT) and one cancels other (OCO). | |
| GBPUSD Spread | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| EURUSD Spread | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| EURGBP Spread | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Assets | 84 | 50+ |
Cryptocurrency Trading | ||
You can trade a limited selection of over 8 cryptocurrencies against the USD, EUR, GBP, and AUD. The spreads are close, and there's no need for a virtual wallet. Algorithm traders can use Expert Advisors (EAs) to automate their cryptocurrency trades. | You can trade micro Bitcoin futures through the CME Group's regulated exchange. These micro contracts let you trade less than one Bitcoin, offering better risk management and more flexible orders. | |
| Crypto Spread | BTC 1.4%, ETH 2% | Floating |
| Crypto Coins | BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, XRP | BTC |
| Crypto Lending | ✗ | ✗ |
| Crypto Mining | ✗ | ✗ |
| Crypto Staking | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |