Circle Markets
EagleFX
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while EagleFX was established in 2019 and is based in Dominica. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while EagleFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; EagleFX has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $10 at EagleFX.
| Feature | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 2019 |
| Country | New Zealand | Dominica |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and EagleFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Circle Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; EagleFX does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while EagleFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Circle Markets offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for EagleFX is limited. EagleFX 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 | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and EagleFX compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; EagleFX does not. Circle Markets has a video library; EagleFX does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; EagleFX does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); EagleFX does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while EagleFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both Circle Markets and EagleFX 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |