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Interactive Brokers
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Crypto.com
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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. | Crypto.com is a major name in cryptocurrency trading, designed to speed up the global shift to DeFi technologies. The exchange provides token lending, prepaid cards, NFTs, and more. Founded in Germany in 2016, it serves 150 million users. | |
| Instruments | Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, CFDs Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies | Crypto, Stocks, ETFs, Prediction Markets and Strike Options (US only) |
| Demo Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | Varies by payment method |
| Trading Platforms | Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Desktop, GlobalTrader, Mobile, Client Portal, AlgoTrader, OmniTrader, TradingView, eSignal, TradingCentral, ProRealTime, Quantower | Own |
| Payment Methods | ACH Transfer, Automated Customer Account Transfer Service, Cheque, TransferWise, Wire Transfer | Bitcoin Payments, Credit Card, Debit Card, Ethereum Payments, Visa, Wire Transfer |
| Minimum Trade | $100 | $1 |
| Regulator | SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, JFSA, MAS | SEC, FCA, MAS, AMF, CySEC, CBI, ASIC, FINTRAC, CIMA, VARA, OAM, HCMC, CFTC, OSC, KoFIU |
| Account Currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK, CHF, AED, HUF | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, ZAR, TRY, SEK, NOK, DKK, CHF, HKD, PLN, CZK, AED, SAR, HUF, BRL, KES |
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| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| 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. | |
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| Margin Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Margin Rate | 0.50% – 1.50% (IBKR Pro markup), 2.50% (IBKR Lite markup) | |
| Account Types | STP, DMA, MAM, Demat | |
| AI / Machine Learning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Robo Advisor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |
| P2P Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Spot Trading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Trading | Capitalise.ai, TWS API | DCA Auto-Staking |
| Copy Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| Social Trading | ✗ | ✗ |
| VPS Hosting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tournaments | ✗ | ✗ |
| Demo Competitions | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ethical Investing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custodial Account | ✗ | ✗ |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | ✗ | ✗ |
| Inactivity Fee | $0 | $5 |
| 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 | 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| EURUSD Spread | 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| EURGBP Spread | 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| 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. | Crypto.com now offers over 400 digital tokens, from Bitcoin to lesser-known options. It supports spot and derivative trading, and provides advanced algo trading through custom strategies and APIs. | |
| Crypto Spread | 0.12%-0.18% | 0.075% (spot), 0.034% (derivatives) |
| Crypto Coins | BTC, LTC, ETH, XRP | BTC, CRO, ETH, XRP, LTC, EOS, XLM, USDC, ATOM, LINK, XTZ, BCH, VET, ICX, ADA, ENJ, ALGO, KNC, NEO, DAI, PAXG, BAT, COMP, OMG, MANA, QTUM, CELR, MKR, UNI, YFI, BAND, EGLD, WBTC, AAVE, DOT, REN, ONT, LRC, CRV, ZIL, GRT, BNT, KSM, SKL, NEAR, SNX, BAL, STX, DOGE, UMA, FLOW, SAND, ZRX, FIL, THETA, ANKR, MATIC, CHZ, OCEAN, WAVES, RLY, STORJ, HOT, 1INCH, OGN, ONE, KAVA, CHR, SUSHI, SOL, AVAX, NKN, VTHO, RARI, AUDIO, RSR, SHIB, RLC, SC, CKB, FORTH, INJ, CTSI, MIR, TRB, TFUEL, AXS, NANO, GTC, AMP, BOSON, IQ, LUNA, RUNE, SLP, KEEP, FET, PENDLE, EFI, ETC, HNT, PLA, CQT, QUICK, YGG, MASK, DERC, ALICE |
| Crypto Lending | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crypto Mining | ✗ | ✗ |
| Crypto Staking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Market Maker | ✗ | ✗ |
Binary Options Trading | ||
Crypto.com provides binary trading with Yes/No strike options and event contracts. After integrating Nadex in December 2025, it became the main CFTC-regulated binary provider for US retail traders. Contracts are priced by probability and settle at a fixed value or $0. With expirations as short as 5 minutes and various markets like US indices, currencies, and commodities, Crypto.com suits mobile traders who know binary options. | ||
| Payout | Up to $10 per contract (some event contracts can be $100), minus fees | |
| Expiry Times | 5 minutes to event cutoffs, can be hours, days and longer depending on contract | |
| Ladder Options | ✗ | ✗ |
| Boundary Options | ✗ | ✗ |