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activtrades

8.4/10
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Binary.com

5.2/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Binary.com was established in 2014 and is based in United States. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Binary.com is regulated by Unregulated among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Binary.com has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F218Unregulated
Founded20112014
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients12,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Binary.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; Binary.com does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Binary.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Binary.com compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Binary.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Binary.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Binary.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and Binary.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Binary.com supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureactivtradesBinary.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese