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In this head to head comparison of XTB vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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This XTB vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) comparison covers trust and regulation in plain terms. XTB, founded in 2002, is publicly traded, while HYCM, founded in 1977, is privately held; neither broker is a bank. Based on ForexBrokers.com’s Trust Score, XTB earns 96/99 (highly trusted) and HYCM earns 85/99 (trusted).
On regulatory strength, both brokers hold two Tier-1 licenses (the most trusted level at ForexBrokers.com). XTB also holds two Tier-2 licenses versus HYCM’s one, giving XTB a slight edge in regulatory coverage to go with its higher Trust Score. For reference, the ForexBrokers.com scale rates 90–99 as highly trusted, 80–89 trusted, 70–79 average risk, 60–69 high risk, and below 59 not trusted.
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| Year Founded | 2002 | 1977 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 1 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
XTB and HYCM both earn 4.5 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees, but XTB has the stronger ranking overall, placing #13 out of 36 brokers compared with HYCM at #18 out of 36. For cost-conscious traders, that means both brokers are competitive, though XTB has a slight edge in the category.
XTB offers a spread-only Standard account and a commission-based Professional account, although the Pro option is now limited to eligible clients in the U.K. and Europe and is being phased out in most regions. Based on Q4 2023 data, XTB’s average EUR/USD spread was 1 pip. Its pricing is around the industry average, and the Standard account is usually the better choice for smaller trades. Minimum deposits start at 250 of your base currency, and active traders can get a spread rebate of 5% to 30% through XTB’s Lower Spread Group when they hit volume targets.
HYCM’s pricing is also straightforward, with a Raw account offering an all-in EUR/USD cost of about 0.6 pips after commission, which is its lowest-cost option. The Classic account is more expensive, with spreads starting from 1.2 pips, while the fixed-spread account comes in at 1.5 pips. In simple terms, HYCM can be very competitive for traders who use the Raw account, while XTB may appeal more to those who want a spread-only setup and possible volume-based rebates.
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $20 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.92 | 1.3 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.92 | 0.6 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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XTB and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders access to forex as CFDs or spot contracts, plus the option to trade stock CFDs and buy real shares listed on U.S. and international exchanges. Each broker also offers cryptocurrency CFDs, but neither one supports copy trading or the purchase of actual, delivered crypto. For the main currency market, XTB lists 71 forex pairs, while HYCM offers 70, so their forex lineups are very close.
The bigger difference is in overall choice. XTB provides 10,900 tradeable symbols, compared with 1,199 at HYCM, making XTB the clearer pick for traders who want a wider selection of markets. That broader menu is reflected in its stronger ratings too: XTB earns 5 stars for Range of Investments and ranks #14 out of 36 brokers, while HYCM is rated 4 stars and ranks #28.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 10900 | 1199 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 71 | 70 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | Yes | Yes |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| 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). | 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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XTB and HYCM both give traders a choice of online and desktop platforms, plus a free demo account for paper trading. Each broker also offers its own proprietary platform and lets users trade from a stock chart in real time. Neither broker supports copy trading, so traders looking for that feature will need to look elsewhere.
The key difference is that HYCM supports both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, while XTB does not offer either platform. That can matter for traders who want access to the MetaTrader ecosystem, tools, and familiar layout. In ForexBrokers.com’s Trading Platforms and Tools review, XTB scores 4.5 out of 5 and ranks #9 out of 36 brokers, while HYCM scores 4 out of 5 and ranks #33, making XTB the stronger overall pick for this category.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | No | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 39 | 30 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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XTB and HYCM both make trading on the go easy with iPhone and Android apps, plus price alerts for stocks and forex. Neither broker offers watchlist symbol syncing between the mobile app and online account, but both do let users draw trendlines on charts and automatically save those drawings. For charting tools, XTB has the edge with 39 technical studies in its mobile app, compared with 30 for HYCM.
Overall, XTB comes out ahead for mobile trading apps. It earns a 4.5-star rating and ranks #8 out of 36 brokers with ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 4 stars and ranks #31. If mobile charting features and a higher app rating matter most, XTB looks like the stronger choice, though HYCM still covers the basics well.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 39 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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XTB and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders the basics needed to follow the markets, including daily market commentary, forex news from major sources like Bloomberg and Reuters, and an economic calendar for tracking upcoming events. Neither broker offers Autochartist or TipRanks research tools, and both also do not provide Acuity Trading research. The main difference is that XTB includes a sentiment tool showing the balance of long and short positions, which can help traders gauge market direction at a glance.
For added research depth, HYCM stands out with Trading Central tools such as Technical Analytics, while XTB does not offer this feature. Overall, XTB is rated 5 stars for Research and ranks #9 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, compared with HYCM’s 3.5-star rating and #30 ranking. This makes XTB the stronger choice for market research overall, while HYCM still offers useful research support for traders who want Trading Central insights.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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XTB stands out for beginners because it offers a wider range of learning tools for forex and CFDs, including at least 10 education pieces on these topics, monthly online client webinars, and more than 10 beginner-focused videos. It also goes further for traders who want to keep learning, with at least 10 advanced videos for more experienced users. This strong mix of articles, videos, and live sessions helps make XTB a useful choice for anyone who wants clear trading education in one place.
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) also provides some beginner trading videos and enough forex or CFDs education to meet the basic threshold, but it offers fewer learning options overall. It does not run monthly educational webinars and does not have at least 10 advanced videos, which may leave more experienced learners wanting more. Reflecting this difference, XTB is rated 5 stars for Education and ranks #11 out of 36 brokers by ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 3.5 stars and ranks #27, making XTB the stronger option for beginner-friendly trading education.
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that XTB is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). XTB finished with an overall rank of #7, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
As a trusted multi-asset broker, XTB offers outstanding customer service, a wide variety of forex and CFDs, and an excellent overall trading experience. Its xStation 5 trading platform is well-designed and packed with innovative features, and XTB’s offers comprehensive educational content and market research.
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In a comparison of XTB vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), neither broker allows purchasing actual delivered cryptocurrency, but both offer cryptocurrency CFDs for trading.
Online broker XTB supports PayPal and Skrill for deposits and withdrawals while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) supports Skrill only; both brokers support bank wire transfers, neither supports ACH or SEPA, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either.
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| Regulation | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Trust Score | 96 | 85 | |
| Year Founded | 2002 | 1977 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 1 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | |||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | |||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 10900 | 1199 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 71 | 70 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | Yes | Yes | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| 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). | 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). |
| Cost | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.92 | 1.3 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.92 | 0.6 | |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Agency | Yes | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $20 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | No | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 39 | 30 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 39 | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | No | Yes | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | XTB | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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| EUR/USD | Yes | Yes | |
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