XBTFX is a fintech broker offering trading opportunities on 200+ instruments via the powerful MT4, MT5 or cTrader terminals. The low minimum deposit, copy trading services and competitive trading fees makes it an appealing brand for traders of all strategy types. The broker has a decent client base of 10,000.
Nexo is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2018 in Bulgaria and today operates across some 200 jurisdictions from its base in Switzerland. It provides services including spot trading, futures trading, peer-to-peer loans, cold wallet storage and fiat-on ramps to buy crypto tokens. The crypto firm is registered with some respected financial authorities, such as the ASIC, and offers some fairly unique additional services including a credit card.
Pros
I'm a fan of the transparent ECN pricing model with competitive spreads from 0.01 pips and commissions of $3.50 per lot per side
I was glad to see copy trading is available via the MT5 terminal or through the broker's PAMM/MAM accounts
I appreciate the low minimum deposit requirement of $10 plus a demo account, making the brand suitable for beginners
Standard, ECN and Islamic account types cater to various trading strategies that require different pricing models
There are no deposit and withdrawal fees, plus I'm impressed that the broker facilitates same day withdrawal processing
Reputable crypto exchange that has been in business since 2018 and has taken some steps toward regulation
Nexo Pro is a user-friendly proprietary platform that suits trading strategies with great charting features
Value-add tools integrated into the trading platform including social media analysis and newsfeeds by asset
Traders can access perpetual futures to open long or short positions on crypto assets, increasing strategic opportunities
Nexo’s crypto staking and credit features support crypto lending and borrowing, and the yields lenders receive are among the best going
Traders benefit from bonuses and incentives including free trading funds paid to lenders and cashback in the form of the exchange’s native Nexo token
Cons
XBTFX is an unregulated broker meaning there are no requirements to comply with financial safeguarding measures for customers
I noticed that there is quite limited educational content for beginners available and much of the financial market news is outdated
I'm disappointed that the only funding currencies are EUR or cryptos
Although Nexo has registered with some reputable watchdogs, it is riskier to trade with than established crypto brokers like AvaTrade and Vantage
High deposit and withdrawal fees for cards and e-wallets will price many traders out of the most convenient payment methods
Very few educational resources are available, reducing its appeal to beginners who can find more helpful resources at category leaders like eToro
High maker/taker fees mean traders will pay more to trade derivatives than they would at rival exchanges like Binance
The range of tokens is extensive compared to most crypto brokers but still much smaller than similar crypto exchanges like Kraken
Awards
Best Cryptocurrency Wallet – FinTech Breakthrough Awards, 2023
Best Use of Crypto and/or Blockchain in Financial Services – PAY360 Awards, 2022
I found a fairly decent range of 200+ CFDs across 5 asset classes on the MT4, MT5 or cTrader terminals. I particularly like the copy trading solutions, STP execution and the fact that you can get started with just $10.
Leverage
1:500
FTSE Spread
Variable
GBPUSD Spread<
Variable
Oil Spread
Variable
Stocks Spread
Variable
Forex
XBTFX offers a large list of 70+ major, minor and exotic currency pairs such as EUR/USD or GBP/JPY. I find spreads very competitive starting from 0.01 pips and leverage up to 1:500 for experienced investors.
Assets
79
GBPUSD Spread
Variable
EURUSD Spread
Variable
EURGBP Spread
Variable
Cryptocurrency
There's an excellent range of 70+ cryptocurrency vs USD pairs such as BTC/USD, ETH/USD and XRP/USD with leverage up to 1:25. My tests also found competitive commission fees of 0.075%.
Nexo offers trading on an impressive suite of around 70 tokens, including Bitcoin. Digital assets can be bought, sold and swapped directly on the exchange or traded in over 500 pairs. Digital assets can also be used as collateral for fiat loans or used to generate passive income with the ‘smart staking’ tool or from interest earned via peer-to-peer loans.
