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Exness vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Exness

Exness

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN / Market maker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

800,000

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Retail FX Broker, Most Trusted Broker 2024 , Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Trusted Broker in Africa 2024 ,Five awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

ICF

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

200+ trading instruments

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Exness Terminal Exness Trade App

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Standard Accounts Standard cent Accounts Pro Accounts Raw Spread Accounts Demo Trading Accounts Social Trading Accounts

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts

$100

Leverage Available

1:30 to1 : 2000

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

200 lots - day time 60 lots for forex & 20 lots others - night time

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

$3.5 per lot for Raw Spread accountsCommission free for Standard, Standard Cent & Pro accounts

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller Skrill Perfect Money Sticpay

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:2000

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$0

0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex trading hours - Sunday 22:05 to Friday 21:59Crypto trading hours - Sunday from 21:35 to Friday 22:05Indices trading hours - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:00Commodities - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:58

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Help Center Support hub, Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

15+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

1 Siafi Street, Portobello Office 401, Limassol 3042, Cyprus

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, Exness might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, ATFX justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
Exness uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. ATFX goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
Exness excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas ATFX complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
Advanced users will enjoy Exness capabilities, but ATFX remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.