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Tickmill vs XBTFX

Live comparison from our broker database — regulation, trading costs, platforms, deposits, safety scores, and service quality.

Lowest min. deposit XBTFX $10
Highest rating Tickmill 4.6/5
Best safety score Tickmill 55/100

Tickmill leads this comparison based on leads on rating, safety, regulation, and overall trading profile in our database.

Overview

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Overall rating 4.6/5 4.5/5
Safety score 55/100 53/100
Risk status Medium Risk High Risk
Trust score — —
User reviews 1 —
Founded — —
Headquarters Seychelles Seychelles
Top feature Ultra-Low ECN Spreads from 0.0 Pips with Fast Execution and FCA Regulation Crypto-Native Funding: Instant deposits/withdrawals in BTC/ETH/USDT – no conversion hassles. Raw ECN Execution: Ultra-tight spreads + STP Lock for transparent, no-conflict trading. Multi-Asset Access: 200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, and 24/7 crypto markets. Passive Income Tools: Copy trading, PAMM/MAM, and crypto savings yields. Beginner-to-Pro Scalability: $10 entry, demo accounts, and VPS for EAs.

Regulation & Safety

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Regulators FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles) CySEC (Cyprus)
Regulatory tier — —
Broker type Regulated Regulated
Investor protection No No
Segregated funds Yes Yes
Negative balance protection No No

Trading Conditions

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Minimum deposit $100 $10
Average spreads From 0.0 pips (Raw/Pro ECN accounts), Standard accounts from ~1.0 pips Standard: From 1 pip (no commission) ECN: Raw from 0.01 pips + $2.75–$3.5/lot/side commission
Commission None None
Maximum leverage Up to 1:1000 Up to 1:500
Fee level Medium Medium
Withdrawal fee — —

Accounts & Markets

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Account types Standard, Raw (Pro), VIP, Islamic Fast Execution
Tradable instruments — —
Markets — —

Platforms & Tools

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Trading platforms MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
Mobile trading Yes Yes
Web trader Yes No
VPS hosting Yes Yes
Social trading Yes Yes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Deposit methods Bank Wire Transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Sticpay, Local Bank Transfer (varies by region) Cryptocurrencies: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, XRP (instant, no fees from XBTFX). E-wallets: Skrill, Volet (formerly AdvCash), Sticpay (instant, zero platform fees). Bank Wire/Card: Visa/Mastercard top-ups, wires (1–3 days; name must match account).
Withdrawal methods Bank Wire Transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Sticpay, Local Bank Transfer (varies by entity) Same as deposits (crypto instant; fiat 1–3 days). Processed same-day for verified accounts; network fees apply for crypto.
Payment methods Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard), E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Sticpay), Local Payment Solutions Multi-currency support (USD, EUR, GBP, BTC, ETH, etc.). No third-party deposits; must match account holder name. Zero XBTFX fees on most (blockchain fees for crypto only).

Support & Service

Metric
Tickmill logo Tickmill
XBTFX logo XBTFX
Support channels 24/5 Live Chat, Email Support, Phone Support, Multilingual Support 24/7 via live chat, email (support@xbtfx.io), phone (+248-401-6262). Responsive (2-hour avg.); praised for quick issue resolution
Languages English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian (24/7 multi-language support)
Account managers Yes No

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