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Interactive Brokers is the winner in this comparison, outperforming OKX after we recorded hundreds of data points and ran hands-on tests, earning it the higher overall rating and our recommendation.
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Interactive Brokers

4.6/5

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OKX

4.1/5

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Feature	Interactive Brokers	OKX
	Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a leading brokerage offering access to over 170 markets in 40 countries and a range of investment services. With 40+ years in the industry, this Nasdaq-listed company follows strict regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, SFC, Europe and beyond, making it a trusted global trading broker.	OKX, established in 2017, is a respected cryptocurrency firm offering a wide range of products, including trading and NFTs. Traders have access to over 400 crypto tokens through OTC trading and derivatives. With a strong web platform, developer tools, and advanced charts, OKX is a popular choice for technical traders.
Instruments	Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, CFDs Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies	Spot Crypto, Convert, On-Chain Staking, Web3 Wallet
Demo Account	✓	✓
Minimum Deposit	$0	10 USDT
Trading Platforms	Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, GlobalTrader, Mobile, Client Portal, AlgoTrader, OmniTrader, TradingView, eSignal, TradingCentral, ProRealTime, Quantower	AlgoTrader, Quantower
Payment Methods	ACH Transfer, Automated Customer Account Transfer Service, Cheque, TransferWise, Wire Transfer	Apple Pay, Banxa, Bitcoin Payments, Credit Card, Ethereum Payments, Google Wallet, Mastercard, PayPal, Simplex, Visa, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade	$1	Variable
Regulator	SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, JFSA, MAS	FinCEN, VARA
Account Currencies	USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK, CHF, AED, HUF	USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, SGD, RUB, AED, SAR
Trustpilot Score	3.0	2.5
Trust Rating	4.7	2.8
Assets & Markets Rating	4.7	4.5
Platforms Rating	3.9	3.8
Fees & Costs Rating	4.3	4.0
Customer Support Rating	3.0	2.5
Education Rating	4.3	3.5
Research Rating	4.7	3.0
Accounts & Banking Rating	3.9	3.5
Mobile Apps	iOS & Android	Android & iOS
App Review	The IBKR Mobile app for iOS and Android allows you to access your IBKR accounts, monitor portfolios, execute trades, and view real-time quotes and charts. Its user-friendly design is ideal for new traders, offering a simpler experience compared to the more complex TWS platform.
Android App Rating	4.5	4.3
iOS App Rating	4.3	4.6
Awards	Best US Broker 2025 - DayTrading.com
Margin Trading	✓	✓
Margin Rate	5.5% - 6.13% (depending on account tier)
Account Types	STP, DMA, MAM, Demat
AI / Machine Learning	✓	✓
Robo Advisor	✓	✗
Negative Balance Protection	✗	✗
Market Maker	✗	✗
P2P Trading	✗	✓
Spot Trading	✓	✓
Auto Trading	TWS API	✓
Copy Trading	✗	✓
Social Trading	✗	✗
VPS Hosting	✗	✗
Tournaments	✗	✗
Demo Competitions	✗	✗
Ethical Investing	✓	✗
Custodial Account	✗	✗
Guaranteed Stop Loss	✗	✗
Inactivity Fee	$0	$0
Islamic Account	✗	✗
Forex Trading
	IBKR offers more than 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, more than almost any other option except CMC Markets. Forex trading is available on multiple platforms with institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and over 100 complex order types, like brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders.
GBPUSD Spread	0.2
EURUSD Spread	0.1
EURGBP Spread	0.3
Assets	100+
Cryptocurrency Trading
	IBKR allows you to buy and retain Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin with low commission fees and no need for a crypto wallet. You can also explore additional assets such as crypto indices, including the NYSE Bitcoin Index, and futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.	OKX provides an excellent range of over 400 tokens including Bitcoin and Ripple. You can purchase and sell tokens or engage in margin trading through perpetual swaps, options, and futures. OKX is renowned for its low costs, extensive token selection, and swift cryptocurrency transactions.
Crypto Spread	0.12%-0.18%	Variable
Crypto Coins	BTC, LTC, ETH, XRP	1INCH, AAVE, ACA, ACE, ACH, ADA, AERGO, AEVO, AGLD, AIXBT, ALCX, ALGO, ALPHA, AMP, ANIME, APE, API3, APT, AR, ARB, ARG, ARKM, ARTY, ASTR, ATH, ATOM, AUCTION, AVAX, AXS, BABY, BABYDOGE, BADGER, BAL, BANANA, BAND, BAT, BCH, BERA, BICO, BIGTIME, BIO, BLUR, BNB, BNT, BOME, BONE, BONK, BORA, BSV, BTC, BTT, CAT, CATI, CELO, CELR, CETUS, CFG, CFX, CHZ, CITY, CLV, COMP, CORE, CRO, CRV, CSPR, CTC, CTXC, CVC, CVX, CXT, DAI, DAO, DASH, DEGEN, DEP, DGB, DIA, DOGE, DOGS, DOT, DUCK, DYDX, EGLD, EIGEN, ELF, ELON, ENA, ENJ, ENS, EOS, ERN, ETC, ETH, ETHFI, ETHW, EURC, FET, FIL, FLM, FLOKI, FLOW, FLR, FLUID, FORTH, FXS, G, GALA, GAS, GEAR, GHST, GLM, GLMR, GMT, GOAT, GODS, GOG, GRT, HBAR, HMSTR, ICP, ICX, ID, ILV, IMX, INJ, IOST, IOTA, IP, IQ, JASMY, JOE, JST, JTO, JUP, KAIA, KAITO, KAS, KDA, KNC, KSM, LAT, LAYER, LDO, LEO, LINK, LOOKS, LPT, LQTY, LRC, LSK, LTC, LUNA, LUNC, MAGIC, MAJOR, MANA, MASK, MDT, MEME, MEMEFI, MENGO, MERL, METIS, MEW, MINA, MKR, MLN, MOODENG, MORPHO, MOVE, MOVR, NAVX, NC, NEAR, NEIRO, NEO, NMR, NOT, NULS, OAS, OKB, OKT, OL, OM, OMI, ONDO, ONE, ONT, OP, ORBS, ORDI, OXT, PARTI, PENDLE, PENGU, PEOPLE, PEPE, PERP, PHA, PI, PIXELS, PNUT, POL, POLYDOGE, POR, PRCL, PRQ, PSTAKE, PYTH, QTUM, RACA, RADAR, RAY, RENDER, RIO, RON, RPL, RSR, RSS3, RVN, SAFE, SAMO, SAND, SATS, SC, SCR, SD, SEI, SHIB, SKL, SLP, SNT, SNX, SOL, SONIC, SPURS, SSV, STETH, STORJ, STRK, STX, SUI, SUSHI, SWEAT, SWFTC, T, TAO, THETA, TIA, TON, TRB, TRUMP, TRX, TURBO, TWT, UMA, UNI, USDC, USDT, USTC, VET, VIRTUAL, W, WBTC, WIF, WLD, WOO, XCH, XEM, XLM, XMR, XRP, XTZ, YFI, ZEC, ZEN, ZK, ZRO
Crypto Lending	✗
Crypto Mining	✗	✗
Crypto Staking	✗	✓
Auto Market Maker	✗	✗