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eToro USA
3.4/5
Available in United States Not available in United States
Higher rated Pionex
3.4/5
Available in United States Not available in United States
Feature eToro USA Pionex

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.

Pionex is a platform for cryptocurrency trading, including spot trading. It focuses on trading robots and offers many pre-built bots and strategies. It also features integrated Artificial Intelligence to assist in customizing strategies, with its tools standing out in hands-on testing.

InstrumentsStocks, Options, ETFs, CryptoCryptos, Perpetual Futures
Demo Account✓✓
Minimum Deposit$50$0
Trading PlatformseToro Trading Platform & CopyTraderOwn
Payment MethodsACH Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Wire TransferBitcoin Payments
Minimum Trade$100.1 USDT
RegulatorSEC, FINRACBI
Account CurrenciesUSD
Trustpilot Score
4.0
2.5
Trust Rating
4.0
3.3
Assets & Markets Rating
2.9
3.0
Platforms Rating
3.5
3.0
Fees & Costs Rating
3.4
3.0
Customer Support Rating
3.0
3.0
Education Rating
3.0
3.0
Research Rating
3.5
1.3
Accounts & Banking Rating
3.0
3.0
Mobile AppsiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
Android App Rating
4.0
4.1
iOS App Rating
4.3
4.7
Margin Trading✓✓
AI / Machine Learning✓✓
Robo Advisor✗✗
Negative Balance Protection✗✗
Market Maker✗✗
P2P Trading✗✗
Spot Trading✗✗
Auto Trading

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Crypto bots

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.

Pionex users can follow successful traders and replicate their trading bot setups. This feature enables them to trade cryptocurrencies 24/7 via an intuitive platform and app.

Social Trading✓✓
Trade Signals✗
VPS Hosting✗✗
Tournaments✗✗
Demo Competitions✗✗
Ethical Investing✓✗
Custodial Account✗✗
Guaranteed Stop Loss✗✗
Inactivity Fee$10
Islamic Account✗✗

Cryptocurrency Trading

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.

Trade over 120 cryptocurrencies with spot, future, and leveraged options on Pionex's platform. Use built-in trading bots and customizable automated trading tools. Selected crypto perpetuals offer up to 50x leverage.

Crypto SpreadBTC 0.75%Market
Crypto CoinsBTC, ETH, BCHBTC, LTC, ETH, BUSD, EOS, BTT, TRX, NFT, DOGE, XRP, HT, ALICE, FIL, DOT, JST, AXS, UNI, AAVE, WIN, SUN, CAKE, LINK, BAKE, BCH, ETC, SNX, TFUEL, ADA, PUNDIX, ICP, MDX, FLOW, DODO, MFT, BSV, MATIC, CSPR, SHIB, ATOM, SUSHI, KEY, PERP, DEGO, DENT, LUNA, BNB, MXC, SXP, SRM, THETA, CTK, O3, ASR, PHA, BEL, FLM, COMP, SAND, PSG, KSM, XLM, BZRX, KLAY, SOC, ACM, ZEC, CHZ, ROSE, JUV, MANA, CRV, CELO, ATA, LINA, HYDRO, DASH, OG, NEO, XCH, ENJ, XMR, BEAM, YFI, SOL, GRT, AION, FTT, CFX, MBL, TT, WRX, RUNE, USDC, VET, XVS, INJ, QTUM, KAVA, MASS, ONT, AKRO, DGB, XTC, NMR, DATA, HNT, SLP, FRONT, NEAR, ALGO, MX, OMG, SEELE, CHR, FET, VTHO, OCEAN, AUCTION, ALPHA, GTC, WOO, REP, OXT, ZKS, EGLD, WAVES, 1INCH, FOR, NANO, IOST, COS, MITH, GXS, ZEN, COTI, AVAX, RSR, AUDIO, SKL, DIA, ZRX, MTA, ELF, COCOS, PAXG, ANT, PNT, WICC, IOTA, FTM, BAND, CKB, BORING, CELR, NEXO, LAMB, CRO, NEST, BTM, OGN, FORTH, YFII, LTO, MASK, STX, BAGS, TRB, ONE, TOMO, WAXP, MKR, SKM, ARPA, NEW, ICX, SWRV, BAL, BTS, RLC, ZIL, XEM, CRE, STORJ, AR, UMA, MBTC, RVN, REN, MIR, STEEM, FIS, BLZ, BAT, HBAR, HPT, BADGER, SNT, CTXC, ANKR, MLN, DCR, KNC, GT, CVC, IRIS, REEF, DAI, VALUE, WNXM, AST, VIDY, POLS, IOTX, LRC, CTSI, NULS, RING, GLM, POND, LOOM, YAM, AE, DF, FIRO, PAX, BIX, UTK, NODE, BNT
Crypto Lending✗✗
Crypto Mining✗✗
Crypto Staking✗✗
Auto Market Maker✗✗
eToro USA3.4/5
eToro USA LLC and eToro USA Securities Inc.; Investing involves risk, including loss of principal; Not a recommendation
Pionex3.4/5