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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, and SFC, 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.

InstrumentsStocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, CFDs Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CryptocurrenciesSpot, Futures, Swaps, Options, X-Perps
Demo Account✓✓
Minimum Deposit$010 USDT
Trading PlatformsTrader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, GlobalTrader, Mobile, Client Portal, AlgoTrader, OmniTrader, TradingView, eSignal, TradingCentral, ProRealTime, QuantowerAlgoTrader, Quantower
Payment MethodsACH Transfer, Automated Customer Account Transfer Service, Cheque, TransferWise, Wire TransferApple Pay, Banxa, Bitcoin Payments, Credit Card, Ethereum Payments, Google Wallet, Mastercard, PayPal, Simplex, Visa, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade$0Variable
RegulatorSEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, JFSA, MASFinCEN, VARA
Account CurrenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK, CHF, AED, HUFUSD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, SGD, RUB, AED, SAR
Trustpilot Score
3.1
2.3
Trust Rating
4.5
2.8
Assets & Markets Rating
4.7
4.5
Platforms Rating
3.3
3.8
Fees & Costs Rating
4.3
4.0
Customer Support Rating
3.0
2.5
Education Rating
4.3
3.5
Research Rating
4.4
3.0
Accounts & Banking Rating
3.5
3.5
Mobile AppsiOS & AndroidAndroid & 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 Rate5.5% - 6.13% (depending on account tier)
    Account TypesSTP, DMA, MAM, Demat
    AI / Machine Learning✓✓
    Robo Advisor✓✗
    Negative Balance Protection✗✗
    Market Maker✗✗
    P2P Trading✗✓
    Spot Trading✓✓
    Auto Trading

    Capitalise.ai, 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 Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
    EURUSD Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
    EURGBP Spread0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
    Assets100+

    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 Spread0.12%-0.18%Variable
    Crypto CoinsBTC, LTC, ETH, XRP1INCH, 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✗✗