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Valutrades

7.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation4/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. fx next holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $0 at Valutrades.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationFinancial 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-F237Unregulated
Founded20182008
CountryDubaiUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Valutrades does not. fx next charges deposit fees; Valutrades does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Valutrades wins this category
Featurefx nextValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valutrades supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valutrades supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurefx nextValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fx next and Valutrades compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextValutrades
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextValutrades
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx next and Valutrades offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and Valutrades supports 2, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextValutrades
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese