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Plus500US is the winner in this comparison, outperforming eToro USA 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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Plus500US

4.0/5

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eToro USA

3.4/5

Available in United States Not available in United States

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Feature	Plus500US	eToro USA
	Plus500US, a broker since 2021, is CFTC and NFA authorized. It offers futures trading on forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and interest rates. With a 10-minute sign-up, a $10 minimum deposit ($200 for wire transfers), and a simple web platform, Plus500 enhances its services for US traders.	eToro is a platform for social investing that provides options for both short and long-term trading on stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto. The platform is recognized for its easy-to-use, community-oriented interface and reasonable fees. Used by millions globally with a string of awards, eToro is a reputed name in the industry. Trading on eToro is facilitated by eToro USA Securities, Inc.
Instruments	Futures on Cryptocurrencies, Metals, Agriculture, Forex, Interest rates, Energy, Equity Index Future Contracts, Prediction Markets	Stocks, Options, ETFs, Crypto
Demo Account	✓	✓
Minimum Deposit	$10	$50
Trading Platforms	WebTrader, App	eToro Trading Platform & CopyTrader
Payment Methods	ACH Transfer, Apple Pay, Debit Card, Google Wallet, Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade	Variable	$10
Regulator	CFTC, NFA	SEC, FINRA
Account Currencies	USD	USD
Trustpilot Score	4.2	4.0
Trust Rating	3.5	4.0
Assets & Markets Rating	3.8	2.9
Platforms Rating	3.3	3.5
Fees & Costs Rating	3.3	3.4
Customer Support Rating	3.5	3.0
Education Rating	3.5	3.0
Research Rating	2.8	3.5
Accounts & Banking Rating	3.7	3.0
Mobile Apps	iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Android App Rating	4.3	4.0
iOS App Rating	4.1	4.3
Awards	Best US Broker Runner Up 2025 - DayTrading.com
Margin Trading	✓	✓
AI / Machine Learning	✗	✓
Robo Advisor	✗	✗
Negative Balance Protection	✗	✗
Market Maker	✓	✗
P2P Trading	✗	✗
Spot Trading	✗	✗
Auto Trading		✗
Copy Trading	✗	✓
Copy Trading Platform		Copy the positions and strategies of up to 100 traders with eToro US copy trading. You can pause or stop copied trades anytime. Copy a position for $1 after the $200 minimum to start. In the US, eToro copy trading is available only for crypto.
Social Trading	✗	✓
Trade Signals		✗
VPS Hosting	✗	✗
Tournaments	✗	✗
Demo Competitions	✗	✗
Ethical Investing	✗	✓
Custodial Account	✗	✗
Guaranteed Stop Loss	✗	✗
Inactivity Fee	$0	$10
Islamic Account	✗	✗
Forex Trading
	Plus500 US provides futures trading on 13 currency pairs, including popular ones like EUR/USD and GBP/USD. Trading margins are competitive, and the educational resources effectively explain forex futures for beginners.
Assets	13
Cryptocurrency Trading
	Plus500’s Micro-Bitcoin and Micro-Ethereum futures let traders speculate on the prices of the two leading cryptocurrencies. These derivative contracts do not allow traders to buy or own the assets.	eToro US provides a limited selection of crypto assets after a September 2024 agreement with the SEC about unregistered securities. eToro charges a 1% buying/selling fee on top of the spread. Coins are also available via the broker’s wallet service. You can switch between live and demo modes to practice crypto strategies. Crypto asset investing is highly volatile and unregulated, with no consumer protection. Taxes may apply to profits.
Crypto Spread		BTC 0.75%
Crypto Coins	MicroBitcoin, MicroEthereum	BTC, ETH, BCH
Crypto Lending	✗	✗
Crypto Mining	✗	✗
Crypto Staking	✗	✗
Auto Market Maker	✗	✗