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Pionex vs Axi

Pionex or Axi – which is better for UK traders 2026? Compare Pionex and Axi in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Pionex vs Axi Comparison Table 2026
Pionex	Axi

3.4	3.7
Pionex is ranked #30 among crypto brokers.	Axi is ranked #15 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Pionex is a cryptocurrency trading platform that excels in automated trading. It provides traders with an array of pre-built bots and strategies, alongside AI tools for strategy customisation or creation. These tools are available for both spot and futures crypto markets.	Founded in 2007, Axi is a forex and CFD broker operating under multiple regulations. Over the years, it has enhanced the trading experience by broadening its stock offerings, upgrading the Axi Academy, and launching a proprietary copy trading app.
	72.4% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider
Pros
16+ free trading bots integrated without coding or programming needed. PionexGPT, an advanced AI chatbot, assists traders in programming bots using Pine script. It provides effective support for trading strategies. With trading fees as low as 0.05% for both makers and takers, this platform offers competitive rates compared to other leading exchanges. 250+ cryptocurrency coins for trading Facilitates cryptocurrency derivatives through futures trading.	Axi provides an excellent MT4 experience, enhanced by the NextGen plug-in for sophisticated order management and analytics, with low execution latency around 30ms. Axi Academy offers a wealth of educational resources, from free eBooks and video tutorials to interactive quizzes. These are particularly beneficial for novice traders. Based on our tests, Axi's new trading app is highly intuitive. It offers practical filtering options to align strategies with individual risk preferences. Experienced traders are invited to join the Axi Select funded trader programme via the broker's international branch. This scheme offers up to $1 million in capital with the benefit of a 90% profit share.
Cons
Inadequate regulatory oversight raises concerns about security. Withdrawal fees and limits might be applicable. Limited communication channels	Axi lags by solely providing MT4, while competitors have upgraded to MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and bespoke platforms, delivering a smoother user experience with enhanced tools. Even with the expansion of stock CFDs in the US, UK, and EU markets, its range still falls short compared to companies like BlackBull, which provide thousands of equities for varied trading opportunities. Axi retains our confidence. However, recent issues with ASIC and FMA require it to maintain a secure environment and comply with licensing standards. Although Axi delivers excellent performance, its support is not available 24/7. This unavailability can be inconvenient for traders operating in different time zones or requiring help beyond regular trading hours.
Awards
	Best Forex Provider 2023 – Online Money Awards Best MT4 Provider UK 2022 – International Business Magazine Awards Best CFD Provider 2022 – Shares Awards Best CFD Provider 2021 – Shares Awards Most Transparent Forex Broker (Middle East) 2021 - Global Forex Awards Best EMEA Region Broker 2020 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	Yes
Instruments
Cryptos	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$0
Payment Methods
	Alipay Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Maestro Mastercard Neteller Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.1 USDT	0.01 Lots
Regulator
NMLS, CBI, AMF	FCA, ASIC, FMA, DFSA
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
	Axi's app offers a seamless trading experience, combining essential tools for active global market trading in one place. Enhanced with bug fixes and improved speed, it now includes push notifications, custom watchlists, and educational videos, all within an impressive user-friendly interface.
iOS App Rating
4.7	3.6
Android App Rating
4.1	4.2
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	Yes
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Auto Trading
Crypto bots	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, Myfxbook
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
Pionex users can identify successful traders and replicate their bot configurations. This enables round-the-clock cryptocurrency trading via an intuitive platform and app.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
	MT4, Autochartist
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CHF PLN
Commodities
	Copper Oil Gold Silver Platinum Cocoa Coffee Gasoline Natural Gas Precious Metals
CFD
	Axi provides an expanding range of CFDs on currencies, shares, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, subject to location. Designed for active traders, it imposes no limits on scalping or algorithmic strategies, offers significant leverage, and ensures rapid execution with latency below 100ms.
Leverage
	1:30
FTSE Spread
	1.0
GBPUSD Spread<
	0.6
Oil Spread
	0.03
Stocks Spread
	0.07
Forex
	Axi excels with over 70 currency pairs, outpacing competitors such as AvaTrade, which provides just over 50. Coupled with the enhanced MT4 platform via the NextGen add-on, Axi stands out as a top choice for forex traders.
Assets
	70+
GBPUSD Spread
	0.5
EURUSD Spread
	0.2
EURGBP Spread
	0.5
Cryptocurrency
Trade spot, futures, and leveraged positions on 120 cryptocurrencies through Pionex's exclusive platform. It features built-in bots and highly flexible automated trading options. However, the selection of tokens is more limited compared to other platforms.	Axi offers round-the-clock short-term trading on 30 popular cryptocurrencies paired with fiat currencies, other tokens, and metals. It distinguishes itself with leverage options up to 1:200 for experienced crypto traders, enhancing both potential gains and risks.
Spread
Market	From 0.0
Coins
BTC LTC ETH BUSD EOS BTT TRX NFT DOGE XRP HT ALICE FIL DOT JST AXS UNI AAVE WIN SUN CAKE LINK BAKE BCH ETC SNX TFUEL ADA PUNDIX ICP MDX FLOW DODO MFT BSV MATIC CSPR SHIB ATOM SUSHI KEY PERP DEGO DENT LUNA BNB MXC SXP SRM THETA CTK O3 ASR PHA BEL FLM COMP SAND PSG KSM XLM BZRX KLAY SOC ACM ZEC CHZ ROSE JUV MANA CRV CELO ATA LINA HYDRO DASH OG NEO XCH ENJ XMR BEAM YFI SOL GRT AION FTT CFX MBL TT WRX RUNE USDC VET XVS INJ QTUM KAVA MASS ONT AKRO DGB XTC NMR DATA HNT SLP FRONT NEAR ALGO MX OMG SEELE CHR FET VTHO OCEAN AUCTION ALPHA GTC WOO REP OXT ZKS EGLD WAVES 1INCH FOR NANO IOST COS MITH GXS ZEN COTI AVAX RSR AUDIO SKL DIA ZRX MTA ELF COCOS PAXG ANT PNT WICC IOTA FTM BAND CKB BORING CELR NEXO LAMB CRO NEST BTM OGN FORTH YFII LTO MASK STX BAGS TRB ONE TOMO WAXP MKR SKM ARPA NEW ICX SWRV BAL BTS RLC ZIL XEM CRE STORJ AR UMA MBTC RVN REN MIR STEEM FIS BLZ BAT HBAR HPT BADGER SNT CTXC ANKR MLN DCR KNC GT CVC IRIS REEF DAI VALUE WNXM AST VIDY POLS IOTX LRC CTSI NULS RING GLM POND LOOM YAM AE DF FIRO PAX BIX UTK NODE BNT	BCH BNB BTC LTC OMG FTT BTC BCH DOG LTC XLM AAVE COMP LRC MKR SUSHI UNI BAT CRV ENJ LNK MANA MATIC SAND XRP LNK XRP KSM AVAX ETH SOL XTZ ADA DOT EOS
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Pionex	Axi
Review	Review
	72.4% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider
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