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C 7 Traders

5.9/10
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IronFX

6.5/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while IronFX was established in 2010 and is based in Cyprus. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while IronFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IronFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $500 at IronFX.

IronFX wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
Min. Deposit$100$500
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20142010
CountryVanuatuCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and IronFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at IronFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IronFX charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, C 7 Traders scores higher on fees in our assessment.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
Min. Deposit$100$500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while IronFX 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. IronFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

IronFX wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and IronFX compare. C 7 Traders runs regular live webinars; IronFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; IronFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. C 7 Traders maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. C 7 Traders scores higher overall in education and research.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IronFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and IronFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersIronFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese