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Plus500 Futures vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Plus500 Futures

Plus500 Futures

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

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

Market Maker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

30+ Million

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

NFA, CFTC

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

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

NA

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

NA

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

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

2800+ including Equity index

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

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

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

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile and web trading platform

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.)

Plus500 futures trading account

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:30 - 1:300

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

$0

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

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple pay, GPay, Klarna

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading academy, News and Markets insights, Risk management tools

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

NFA Regulatory Fee- $0.02 per side, Commission -$0.49 to $0.89

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:300 for professional account

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

NA

Statement or Document Fee

$0

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

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)

Depends on the assets type

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)

E-mail through Query Form, Live chat

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

Support Languages

2

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Israel

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

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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For costs, Plus500 Futures follows exchange-style pricing-flat commission plus regulatory fee-keeping futures costs predictable. ATFX typically varies fees by asset class and account type. Check each broker's schedule for the markets you trade most.
Opening an account at Plus500 Futures is digital with ID verification; a demo account is available. Minimum deposit is $100 and Islamic accounts aren't offered. ATFX may add extra checks or account tiers, which can help advanced users tailor margin and permissions.
Plus500 Futures supports WebTrader and mobile, with core charting. Social/copy trading isn't the focus. ATFX may offer additional research suites or specialist tools depending on its product mix.
If your priority is regulated access to U.S. futures with straightforward costs, Plus500 Futures is a solid fit. Choose ATFX if you want broader multi-asset coverage or platform extras beyond core futures trading.