CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Regulation
Capital.com (founded 2016) and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets, founded 1977) are online brokers that are not publicly traded and are not banks. According to ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com has a Trust Score of 89 and HYCM scores 85—both in the “trusted” 80–89 range on the 99-point scale (90–99 highly trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; under 59 not trusted).
When it comes to regulation, Capital.com holds three Tier-1 licenses (highly trusted by ForexBrokers.com) and three Tier-2 licenses (trusted), while HYCM holds two Tier-1 and one Tier-2. Bottom line: Capital.com features slightly more top-tier oversight and a marginally higher Trust Score, but both brokers land in the trusted category.
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Feature |
Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Year Founded
info
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2016
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed)
info
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No
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No
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Bank
info
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No
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses
info
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3
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2
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Tier-2 Licenses
info
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3
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses
info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses
info
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2
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1
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Fees
When it comes to commissions and fees, Capital.com has an edge over HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) for cost-conscious traders. Capital.com’s pricing is slightly better than the industry average, and its typical EUR/USD spread was confirmed at about 0.67 pips in April 2024. It offers a universal retail account, plus a professional account for eligible traders. Capital.com is rated 5 stars and ranked #3 out of 36 brokers for Commissions and Fees.
HYCM also offers competitive pricing, especially on its Raw account, where the all-in EUR/USD cost is around 0.6 pips after commission. However, its Classic account starts from 1.2 pips, and its fixed-spread account is set at 1.5 pips, which can make it more expensive depending on the account type. HYCM is rated 4.5 stars and ranked #18 out of 36 brokers for Commissions and Fees.
In simple terms, both brokers can work for low-cost forex trading, but Capital.com has the stronger overall pricing profile and a higher category ranking. HYCM may still appeal to traders who want account options with different spread setups, but Capital.com is the better pick overall for fees and trading costs.
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Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Minimum Deposit
info
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$20
info |
$20
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account
info
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0.64
info |
1.3
info |
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active
info
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0.67
info |
0.6
info |
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Non-wire bank transfer
info
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No
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No
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Range of investments
Capital.com and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both let clients trade forex as CFDs, and both also offer cryptocurrency CFDs rather than actual crypto. Where Capital.com stands out is in choice: it offers 5,585 tradeable symbols and 125 forex pairs, compared with HYCM’s 1,199 symbols and 70 forex pairs. For traders who want a wider menu of markets, Capital.com has the edge in this category.
HYCM, however, gives access to exchange-traded securities on both U.S. and international exchanges, so clients can buy real shares such as Apple or Vodafone directly, while Capital.com does not offer those stocks as exchange-traded assets. Neither broker supports copy trading or buying delivered cryptocurrency. Based on ForexBrokers.com’s Range of Investments score, Capital.com is rated 4.5 out of 5 and ranks #18 out of 36 brokers, while HYCM is rated 4 out of 5 and ranks #27.
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Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total)
info
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5585
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total)
info
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125
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying)
info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Trading platforms and tools
Capital.com and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders a strong range of platform choices, including a free demo account for practice, their own in-house platform, a Windows desktop app, and a web-based trading platform. Each broker also supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and both let you place trades directly from a chart. Neither broker offers copy trading, so traders looking for social trading features will not find them here.
In terms of trading platforms and tools, Capital.com has the edge overall. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #10 out of 36 brokers in this category on ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #32. For traders comparing Capital.com vs HYCM, both brokers cover the basics well, but Capital.com stands out as the stronger choice for platform quality and tools.
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Feature |
Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Virtual Trading (Demo)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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No
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total)
info
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97
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex trading apps
Capital.com and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give mobile traders the basics they need, with iPhone and Android apps available on each platform. Each broker also includes price alerts, 30 technical studies for charting, trendline drawing, and auto-saving of chart drawings. One key drawback for both is that watchlist symbol syncing is not available, so changes made in the mobile app do not carry over to the online account.
Where Capital.com pulls ahead is in overall mobile app quality. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for Mobile Trading Apps and ranks #11 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #30. For traders who want a smoother mobile trading experience, Capital.com has the stronger edge, even though both apps offer very similar core features.
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Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Android App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing
info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies
info
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30
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Forex Trading Apps.
Market research
Capital.com and HYCM both give traders useful market research basics, including daily market commentary, news from top sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, plus an economic calendar for tracking major global events. Neither broker includes Autochartist, TipRanks, or Acuity Trading tools, so the core difference comes down to extra features and the overall quality of their research offering.
Capital.com stands out with a sentiment tool that shows how many traders are long or short on different markets, while HYCM does not offer this feature. HYCM does, however, include Trading Central tools such as Technical Analytics, which Capital.com does not. Overall, Capital.com earns a higher Research rating at 4.5 out of 5 and ranks #14 out of 36 brokers, compared with HYCM’s 3.5 out of 5 and #29 ranking.
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Capital.com
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist
info
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No
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No
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Trading Central
info
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No
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Yes
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Client sentiment data
info
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Yes
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No
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TipRanks
info
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No
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No
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Acuity Trading
info
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No
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No
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Economic Calendar
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Brokers for Forex Research.
Beginners and education
For beginners looking for trading help, both Capital.com and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) provide a good starting point with at least 10 beginner-focused educational videos on trading topics. Neither broker offers online educational client webinars on a monthly basis, and neither appears to provide the level of forex or CFD education defined here as at least 10 dedicated pieces focused mainly on those topics. That means new traders can find some useful learning material at both firms, but they may need to look elsewhere for a steady stream of forex- or CFD-specific lessons.
Capital.com stands out more clearly for education overall. It also offers at least 10 advanced videos for experienced traders, while HYCM does not meet that mark. This broader mix of beginner and advanced content likely helps explain why Capital.com is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #8 out of 36 brokers by ForexBrokers.com, compared with HYCM’s 3.5-star Education rating and #27 ranking. For traders who want more room to grow, Capital.com looks like the stronger choice for educational resources.
Dive deeper: Best Forex Brokers for Beginners.
Winner
After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #12, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
Capital.com stands out for its quality research, strong educational content, and innovative web platform. Capital.com holds fewer regulatory licenses and offers a narrower range of markets than some of the best brokers, but still significantly outperforms the industry average.
FAQs
Can you trade cryptocurrency with Capital.com or HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)?
In a Capital.com vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) comparison, neither broker lets you buy actual delivered cryptocurrencies, but both provide cryptocurrency CFD trading.
What funding options does each broker offer?
In a head-to-head comparison of deposit and withdrawal methods, Capital.com vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): both lack ACH/SEPA, Capital.com uniquely supports PayPal, both support Skrill and bank wire transfers, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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Regulation
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Trust Score info
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89
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85
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Year Founded info
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2016
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed) info
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No
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No
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Bank info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
info
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses info
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3
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2
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Tier-2 Licenses info
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3
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses info
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2
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1
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Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted)
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Australia (ASIC Authorised) info
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Yes
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No
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Canada (CIRO Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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Japan (FSA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Singapore (MAS Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) info
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United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) info
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Yes
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Yes
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USA (CFTC Authorized) info
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No
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No
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New Zealand (FMA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
info
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No
info
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Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Kenya (CMA Authorised) info
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Yes
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Israel (ISA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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South Africa (FSCA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) info
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Yes
info
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Yes
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India (SEBI Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Jordan (JSC Authorised) info
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Investments
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total) info
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5585
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total) info
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125
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers |
Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Cost
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info
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0.64
info
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1.3
info
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info
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0.67
info
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0.6
info
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Inactivity Fee info
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No
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No
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Order execution: Agency info
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No
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Yes
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Order execution: Market Maker info
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Yes
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Yes
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Funding
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Minimum Deposit info
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$20
info
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$20
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Non-wire bank transfer info
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No
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No
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Trading Platforms
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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No
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info
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Yes
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Yes
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cTrader info
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No
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No
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Trading Tools
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Virtual Trading (Demo) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info
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97
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charts can be saved info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Trading
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Android App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlist [DELETED] info
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info
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30
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30
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|
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Research
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist info
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No
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No
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Trading Central info
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No
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Yes
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TipRanks info
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No
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No
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Client sentiment data info
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Yes
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No
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Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Education
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Webinars info
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No
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No
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Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info
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Yes
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Yes
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Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info
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Yes
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No
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Major Forex Pairs
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Capital.com |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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GBP/USD [DELETED] info
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USD/JPY [DELETED] info
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EUR/USD info
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Yes
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Yes
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USD/CHF [DELETED] info
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USD/CAD [DELETED] info
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NZD/USD [DELETED] info
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AUD/USD [DELETED] info
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