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Paxful vs FXCC

Paxful or FXCC – which is better for UK traders 2024? Compare Paxful and FXCC in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Paxful vs FXCC Comparison Table 2024
Paxful	FXCC

3.8	4.5
Paxful is ranked #83 among crypto brokers.	FXCC is ranked #5 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Paxful has closed or no longer accepts UK clients. Paxful is a crypto trading exchange and digital wallet offering low fees and easy sign-up.	FXCC is an established broker that’s been offering low-cost online trading since 2010. Registered in Nevis and regulated by the CySEC, it stands out for its ECN trading conditions, no minimum deposit and smooth account opening that takes less than 5 minutes.
Pros
	Competitive and transparent ECN spreads from 0.0 pips with zero commissions, making FXCC one of the cheapest forex brokers As an MT4 broker, FXCC offers advanced charting tools and excellent support for algo traders, especially when combined with the free VPS The free education section, including the 'Traders Corner' blog, offers a large selection of materials that will serve all experience levels There are no deposit fees except industry-standard mining charges on cryptos, which is advantageous for active traders FXCC is trusted and licensed by the CySEC, a top-tier European regulator offering high standards of safeguarding There are no restrictions on short-term trading strategies like trading and scalping
Cons
	FXCC’s single platform offering is a major drawback compared to many alternatives, notably AvaTrade which provides 5 platforms to suit different trader preferences Although MetaTrader 4 continues to shine for technical analysis, the subpar design dampens the trading experience, especially compared to modern alternatives like TradingView There is a threadbare selection of research tools like Trading Central and Autochartist, value-add features available at category leaders like IG While the range of currency pairs exceeds most alternatives, the selection of additional assets is narrow, and notably, there are no stocks High withdrawal fees may catch out unsuspecting traders, including a significant $45 charge for bank wire payments
Awards
	Best STP Broker 2019 - World Finance Magazine Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) 2019 - World Finance Magazine Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) Europe 2018 - Global Banking & Finance Awards Best STP Broker Europe 2018 - Global Banking & Finance Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) 2018 - JFEX Awards Best MT4 Broker 2018 - JFEX Awards Best Islamic Forex Broker (XL Account) 2018 - MENA Forex Show Awards Best STP/ECN Forex Broker 2018 - MENA Forex Show Awards Best Forex Trading Account 2017 - UK Forex Awards
FCA Regulated
No	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
Cryptos	CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
0.005 BTC	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card Google Pay Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Paysafecard Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$10	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	CySEC
Mobile Apps
Android & iOS	iOS & Android
Trading App
	FXCC elevates mobile trading with the MT4 app on iPhone, iPad, and Android, perfect for traders with its reliable, advanced charting featuring 30 indicators, 9 timeframes and 3 chart types. It’s incredibly easy to dive into trading on the MT4 app through an FXCC account, with just 3 simple steps. The app offers the flexibility to trade a great selection of over 70 currency pairs and other popular markets on the go.
iOS App Rating
	4.8
Android App Rating
	4.4
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
No	Yes
MetaTrader 5
No	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
Yes	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$5
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP
Commodities
	Gold Silver Precious Metals Platinum Palladium Oil
CFD
	FXCC offers a narrow range of CFDs beyond forex with a limited selection of metals, energies, indices and cryptos. However, it stands out with its high leverage up to 1:500, which will serve experienced traders looking to maximize their buying power while speculating on rising and falling prices.
Leverage
	1:500
FTSE Spread
	Variable
GBPUSD Spread<
	1.0
Oil Spread
	0.03
Stocks Spread
	NA
Forex
	FXCC's key selling point is its forex trading conditions. ECN spreads come in as low as 0.0 pips during peak trading hours, while it supports a wider range of currency pairs than the majority of rivals with over 70 forex assets. Additionally, you have access to MT4, which was built specifically for forex trading and excels for its charting tools.
Assets
	70+
GBPUSD Spread
	1.0
EURUSD Spread
	0.2
EURGBP Spread
	0.5
Cryptocurrency
Paxful offers buying and selling of the world's leading cryptocurrencies.	FXCC offers 8 of the most popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. High leverage up to 1:10 is available on BTC and 1:5 on other cryptos. There are no restrictions on crypto trading strategies with Expert Advisors (EAs) also permitted.
Spread
Rates set by vendors	Variable
Coins
BTC ETH USDT	BTC BCH ETH LTC XMR ZEC DAS XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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