Circle Markets
IronFX
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while IronFX was established in 2010 and is based in Cyprus. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while IronFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IronFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $500 at IronFX.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2010 |
| Country | New Zealand | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and IronFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at IronFX). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while IronFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; IronFX does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IronFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IronFX supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Circle Markets and IronFX compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; IronFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; IronFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 IronFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |