Ayondo
Circle Markets
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $100 at Circle Markets.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
| Country | London | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Circle Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Circle Markets does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. Circle Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Circle Markets compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. Circle Markets has a video library; Ayondo does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayondo does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Circle Markets offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Circle Markets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Circle Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |