Binary.com
kawase
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Overview
Binary.com was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while kawase was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Binary.com holds licences including Unregulated, while kawase is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Binary.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; kawase has 3,500,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F266 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Binary.com and kawase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Binary.com charges withdrawal fees while kawase does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Binary.com applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Binary.com charges deposit fees; kawase does not. Overall, kawase scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Binary.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while kawase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Binary.com supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | 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 Binary.com and kawase compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; Binary.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. kawase publishes daily market commentary; Binary.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Binary.com accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while kawase supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). kawase uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Binary.com and kawase offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Binary.com supports 2 languages and kawase supports 8, giving kawase broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Binary.com | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |