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kawase

8.4/10

Nadex

3.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

kawase was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Australia, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. kawase holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. kawase serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
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-F266Unregulated
Founded20112008
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between kawase and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Overall, kawase scores higher on fees in our assessment.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

kawase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nadex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nadex supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. kawase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how kawase and Nadex compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. kawase has a video library; Nadex does not. kawase publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNadex
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 kawase and Nadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. kawase supports 8 languages and Nadex supports 2, giving kawase broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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