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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

fx next

8.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F237
Founded19992018
CountryUKDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Alpha Capital Markets does not, giving Alpha Capital Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsfx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic