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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Binance

6.7/10
6/10WinnerRegulation5/10
8/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Binance was established in 2017 and is based in Japan. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Binance is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Binance has 13500000. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $100 at Binance.

Binance wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
Min. Deposit$25$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19962017
CountryEstoniaJapan
Clients10,000+13500000

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Binance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Binance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Binance does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Binance does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
Min. Deposit$25$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Binance supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Binance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Binance wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacDesktop, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac

Education & Research

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

Binance wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
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. Ascot Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Binance supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ascot Securities and Binance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBinance
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese