ATFX
traders way
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Overview
ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while traders way was established in 2012 and is based in Grenadines. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while traders way is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; traders way has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $250 at traders way.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial 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-F327 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Country | Cyprus | Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and traders way, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ATFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at traders way). traders way charges withdrawal fees while ATFX does not, giving ATFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. traders way charges deposit fees; ATFX does not. Overall, ATFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while traders way supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. traders way supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. traders way edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 ATFX and traders way compare. ATFX runs regular live webinars; traders way does not. Both provide video tutorials. ATFX publishes daily market commentary; traders way does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ATFX maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ATFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ATFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while traders way supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). traders way uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. traders way scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ATFX and traders way offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ATFX supports 2 languages and traders way supports 8, giving traders way broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ATFX | traders way |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |