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Ayrex

4.6/10

instaforex

6.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while instaforex was established in 2017 and is based in Russia. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while instaforex is regulated by BVI FSC among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; instaforex has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)BVI FSC, License Number SIBA/L/14/1082. FSC Saint Vincent, Reg. Number IBC22945. Saint Vincent, IBC24321
Founded20162017
CountryCyprusRussia
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and instaforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while instaforex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. instaforex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ayrex does not. Ayrex charges deposit fees; instaforex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while instaforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. instaforex supports social and copy trading features, which Ayrex does not offer. instaforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, 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 Ayrex and instaforex compare. instaforex runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. instaforex has a video library; Ayrex does not. instaforex publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. instaforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayrex does not. instaforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. instaforex scores higher overall in education and research.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

instaforex wins this category
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
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 Ayrex and instaforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and instaforex supports 8, giving instaforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexinstaforex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic