EagleFX
kawase
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Overview
EagleFX was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Dominica, while kawase was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. EagleFX holds licences including Unregulated, while kawase is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. EagleFX serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; kawase has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at EagleFX and $250 at kawase.
| Feature | EagleFX | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $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 | 2019 | 2011 |
| Country | Dominica | Australia |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between EagleFX and kawase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at kawase). EagleFX charges withdrawal fees while kawase does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | EagleFX | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
EagleFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while kawase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. EagleFX supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. kawase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | EagleFX | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 EagleFX and kawase compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; EagleFX does not. kawase has a video library; EagleFX does not. kawase publishes daily market commentary; EagleFX does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); EagleFX does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | EagleFX | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. EagleFX 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 | EagleFX | 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 EagleFX and kawase offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. EagleFX supports 2 languages and kawase supports 8, giving kawase broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | EagleFX | 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 |