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LonghornFX vs Swissquote

LonghornFX or Swissquote – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare LonghornFX and Swissquote in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

LonghornFX vs Swissquote Comparison Table 2025
LonghornFX	Swissquote

Not Rated	4
LonghornFX is ranked # among .	Swissquote is ranked #57 among CFD brokers.
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LonghornFX has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	Founded in 1996, Swissquote is a prominent Swiss bank and broker, providing online trading opportunities for an impressive portfolio of three million products, including forex, CFDs, futures, options, and bonds. Renowned for its reliability, Swissquote has earned a solid reputation through pioneering trading solutions. It was the first bank to introduce cryptocurrency trading in 2017, and has since expanded its offerings to include fractional shares and the Invest Easy service.
Pros
	Swissquote is highly reputable due to its status as a bank, its presence on the Swiss stock exchange, and its authorisations from credible regulators such as FINMA in Switzerland, FCA in the UK, and CSSF in Luxembourg. Swissquote is designed for rapid trading strategies, including scalping and high-frequency approaches. With an average execution speed of 9ms and a 98% fill ratio, it also supports FIX API. Swissquote offers robust platforms for traders, including MetaTrader 4/5 and its proprietary CFXD (formerly Advanced Trader). During testing, these platforms stood out with their adaptable layouts, advanced charting tools, and comprehensive technical indicators. Swissquote offers sophisticated research tools such as Autochartist for technical analysis and real-time news from Dow Jones. The firm's exclusive Market Talk videos and Morning News provide daily expert insights, catering to active traders.
Cons
	Swissquote focuses on serving professional and high-net-worth clients, requiring substantial initial deposits, such as $1,000 for Standard accounts. This approach is less favourable for smaller traders who prefer brokers offering higher leverage and no deposit requirements. Analysis indicates that Swissquote's charges are relatively high. Forex spreads on Standard accounts begin at 1.3 pips, whereas brokers such as Pepperstone or IC Markets offer starting spreads of 0.0 pips. Additionally, transaction fees for non-Swiss stocks and ETFs could accumulate significantly for active traders. Unlike brokers like eToro that offer social trading capabilities, Swissquote does not provide tools for community interaction or replicating successful traders. This absence can reduce its attractiveness to those who prioritise peer-to-peer learning.
Awards
	Top Innovative Companies 2025 – Statista ETF Online Broker of the Year 2024 – Swiss ETF Awards World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 – Statista
FCA Regulated
	Yes
Instruments
	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Bonds, Options, Futures, ETFs, Crypto (location dependent)
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	$1,000
Payment Methods
	Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	FCA, FINMA, CSSF, DFSA, SFC, MAS, MFSA, CySEC, FSCA
Mobile Apps
	iOS & Android
Trading App
	The Swissquote app, honed over time, seamlessly merges banking with trading, offering swift access to a top-tier selection of over three million instruments, such as stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It surpasses the majority of trading apps we've reviewed, delivering a complete financial app with dynamic charts and distinctive features.
iOS App Rating
	4.5
Android App Rating
	3.4
Margin Trading
	Yes
MetaTrader 4
	Yes
MetaTrader 5
	Yes
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	No
Autochartist
	Yes
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	Yes
STP Account
	Yes
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	Yes
MAM Account
	Yes
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	Yes
Robo Advisor
	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
	Yes
Market Maker
	Yes
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	Yes
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader and FIX API solutions
Copy Trading
	No
Social Trading
	No
Trade Signals
	Integrated in CFXD
VPS Hosting
	No
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	Yes
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY ZAR TRY SEK NOK CHF HKD SGD PLN AED SAR HUF THB QAR MXN
Commodities
	Oil Gasoline Silver Gold Palladium Platinum Natural Gas Copper Cocoa Sugar Soybeans Coffee Precious Metals
CFD
	Swissquote has become a reliable CFD broker, offering trading opportunities across a broad range of global markets with rapid execution. The broker provides the intuitive CFXD platform as well as MetaTrader, and delivers insights from respected third-party sources such as Autochartist and Trading Central.
Leverage
	1:30
FTSE Spread
	0.9
GBPUSD Spread<
	1.7
Oil Spread
	0.03
Stocks Spread
	N/A
Forex
	Swissquote provides attractive terms for active forex traders, offering over 80 currency pairs. It ensures rapid execution speeds averaging 9ms and grants access to the popular MT4 platform.
Assets
	80+
GBPUSD Spread
	1.7
EURUSD Spread
	1.3
EURGBP Spread
	1.5

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