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Binary Mate

6.1/10

selftrade

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Binary Mate was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malaysia, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Binary Mate holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Binary Mate serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Binary Mate and $250 at selftrade.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateselftrade
Min. Deposit$1000$250
RegulationCyprus 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-F304
Founded20132013
CountryMalaysiaAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Binary Mate and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Binary Mate has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Binary Mate does not, giving Binary Mate an edge for frequent withdrawers. selftrade charges deposit fees; Binary Mate does not. Overall, Binary Mate scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateselftrade
Min. Deposit$1000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Binary Mate offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBinary Mateselftrade
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 Binary Mate and selftrade compare. Binary Mate runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Binary Mate publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Binary Mate maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Binary Mate scores higher overall in education and research.

Binary Mate wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateselftrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

selftrade wins this category
FeatureBinary Mateselftrade
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 Binary Mate and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Binary Mate supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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