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PrimeXBT vs Pepperstone

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

PrimeXBT vs Pepperstone Comparison Table 2025
PrimeXBT	Pepperstone

4.1	4.8
PrimeXBT is ranked #30 among CFD brokers.	Pepperstone is ranked #1 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
PrimeXBT is a multi-asset platform providing leveraged trading across forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Established in 2018, it now boasts over 1 million users from upwards of 150 countries. Offering copy trading, low commissions, and no minimum deposit, this broker is a favoured choice for those new to crypto trading.	Founded in Australia in 2010, Pepperstone is a highly regarded broker specialising in forex and CFDs. Serving more than 400,000 clients globally, it provides access to over 1,300 financial instruments through popular platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView. Its fee structure is both low and transparent. With regulation by reputable bodies such as the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC, Pepperstone guarantees a safe trading environment for traders at every level.
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Pros
The online platform and app cater to traders, offering advanced charts, a customisable interface, and multiple order options like one-cancels-the-other (OCO). Trading fees for crypto futures contracts are quite competitive, with maker fees at 0.01% and taker fees at 0.02%. PrimeXBT offers ultra-fast execution speeds, averaging 7.12ms, making it an ideal choice for traders seeking optimal pricing during market volatility. Round-the-clock customer support, accessible through live chat, demonstrated outstanding performance during testing. Additionally, the comprehensive help centre offers ideal self-assistance resources. PrimeXBT has introduced new trading options with the addition of tokens such as 1Inch, Aave, and Injective for exchange and investment.	Pepperstone offers rapid execution speeds of approximately 30ms, enabling swift order processing and execution, making it ideal for traders. Support for top-tier charting platforms such as MT4, MT5, TradingView, and cTrader. These tools accommodate different short-term trading methods, including algorithmic trading. In recent years, Pepperstone has significantly enhanced the deposit and withdrawal process. By 2025, clients can use Apple Pay and Google Pay, while 2024 saw the introduction of PIX and SPEI for customers in Brazil and Mexico. Pepperstone presents itself as an economical choice for traders, offering spreads as low as 0.0 in its Razor account. The Active Trader programme provides rebates up to 30% on indices and commodities, plus $3 per lot on forex. Over the years, Pepperstone has consistently garnered recognition from DayTrading.com’s annual awards. Recently, it was honoured as the 'Best Overall Broker' in 2025 and was the 'Best Forex Broker' runner-up the same year. The award-winning customer support can be accessed through phone, email, or live chat. During tests, response times have consistently been under 5 minutes. Pepperstone now offers spread betting via TradingView, delivering a streamlined and tax-efficient trading experience with sophisticated analytical tools.
Cons
Despite enhancements, the range of approximately 100 instruments lags significantly behind competitors, such as OKX, which offers over 400 assets. PrimeXBT operates widely in the crypto sector but without approval from a recognised regulator, significantly increasing the risk for retail traders. The absence of integration with established platforms such as MT4 restricts traders accustomed to the globally popular forex software.	Pepperstone's demo accounts expire after 30 days, which may not provide sufficient time to explore various platforms and evaluate trading strategies. Pepperstone doesn't offer cTrader Copy, a favoured feature for copying trades found in the cTrader platform, which is available on other platforms such as IC Markets. However, Pepperstone has launched its own user-friendly copy trading app. Although its market range has improved, its crypto offerings remain limited compared to brokers specialising in this sector, lacking real coin investment options.
Awards
Best Crypto Trading App Best Platform For Margin Trading Most Trusted Crypto Asset Trading Platform Best Crypto And Forex Broker	Best Overall Broker - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Forex Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Trading App Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best MT4/MT5 Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best TradingView Broker Runner Up - DayTrading.com 2025 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2024 Best Overall Broker - DayTrading.com 2023 Best Trading App - DayTrading.com 2022 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2021
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	Yes
Instruments
CFDs, Cryptos, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Futures	CFDs, Forex, Currency Indices, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Crypto (only Pro clients), Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card	Apple Pay Credit Cards Debit Card Google Pay Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CMA, BaFin, SCB
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
	Pepperstone shines with top-tier integration with MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView, ideal for traders using these major platforms. They offer stable mobile trading, boosted by Pepperstone's rapid execution speeds and extensive asset variety. It recently achieved second place in DayTrading.com's 2025 'Best Trading App' award.
iOS App Rating
4.6	4.4
Android App Rating
3.8	4.1
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
No	Yes
MetaTrader 5
No	Yes
cTrader
No	Yes
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
No	Yes
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Auto Trading
Yes	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
PrimeXBT provides an effective trading service that allows traders to emulate the strategies of others using both free and premium signals. After identifying a suitable strategy provider, you can easily begin by selecting 'follow'.	Pepperstone offers the replication of skilled traders' strategies via MetaTrader Signals, DupliTrade, and its new proprietary copy trading app, in collaboration with Pelican Trading. This service, available in select regions, grants access to numerous experienced traders and customized risk settings. However, it does not support cTrader Copy, which might discourage traders who prefer Spotware's platform.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
No	Yes (Via Chartist Software)
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
Yes	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Commodities
Gold Oil Silver Natural Gas Copper Zinc	Gold Silver Oil Corn Palladium Precious Metals Platinum Copper Gasoline Cocoa Coffee Cotton Livestock Sugar Wheat Natural Gas Soybeans Orange Juice Aluminium Nickel Zinc
CFD
PrimeXBT provides CFDs in four asset classes with leverage reaching 1:1000. Novices can benefit from the broker’s technical analysis guides and CFD education. Additionally, 24/7 live chat support is available on the platform.	In our recent assessment, Pepperstone remains a top-tier CFD broker, renowned for its speed and reliability. With execution times averaging 30ms and a remarkable 99.90% fill rate, traders benefit from a smooth experience free from requotes and dealing desk disruptions. Additionally, it offers extensive opportunities with access to more than 1,300 assets.
Leverage
1:1000	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
Variable	1.0
GBPUSD Spread<
Variable	0.4
Oil Spread
Variable	2.5
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.02
Forex
PrimeXBT provides trading services for more than 50 major, minor, and exotic currency pairs, with the benefit of margin trading and no commission fees. Our recent assessments show the platform to be fast, dependable, and well-equipped, featuring three chart types, ten timeframes, and 91 technical indicators. This makes it ideal for those employing active trading strategies.	Pepperstone provides forex spreads on the EUR/USD averaging just 0.12 pips with their Razor account. This is highly competitive. Their extensive portfolio includes over 100 currency pairs, which exceeds what most rivals offer. Furthermore, Pepperstone stands out by offering three unique currency indices: USDX, EURX, and JPYX, which are rare on other platforms. They have been recognised with our 'Best Forex Broker' award twice.
Assets
45+	100+
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	0.4
EURUSD Spread
0.1	0.1
EURGBP Spread
Variable	0.4
Currency Indices
	USD EUR JPY
Cryptocurrency
Traders can engage in the speculation of popular cryptocurrencies with commissions starting at just 0.05% and leverage reaching up to 1:200. Furthermore, the broker enhances its portfolio by launching crypto futures and hosting trading contests that offer tangible prizes.	Pepperstone remains a highly reputable crypto broker. Despite an average range of digital currencies, traders can access popular options like Bitcoin and altcoins such as Ripple with leverage up to 1:10. Its crypto indices offer comprehensive insights into digital currency markets, a feature unmatched by many other platforms.
Spread
0.05% BTC, 0.05% ETH	BTC 30, ETH 0
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP EOS ADA DOT SOL UNI LINK DOGE BNB ICP SAND more	BCH BTC ETH LTC DASH ADA LINK DOGE EOS DOT XRP XLM XTZ UNI BNB
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

PrimeXBT	Pepperstone
Review	Review
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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