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Axi vs Kraken

Compare Axi and Kraken side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Axi

Axi

Active forex and CFD traders

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with…

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Kraken

Kraken

Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, marg…

Head-to-head comparison

Axi vs Kraken
Feature Axi Kraken
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Share CFDs available; spreads vary, no separate stock commission on Standard account -
Regulators ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA, CySEC FinCEN, FCA, CBI, Wyoming Division of Banking, SEC, FINRA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency

Pros & cons

Axi

Axi

Pros

  • No minimum deposit on Standard and Pro accounts
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Pro account
  • Regulated by ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA and CySEC
  • MT4 and MT5 both available
  • Axi Select funded trader program with capital up to $1 million
  • Free demo account with virtual funds
  • 650+ tradable markets including crypto perpetual futures
  • No deposit fee for standard payment methods

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10 per month after 12 months
  • $25 withdrawal fee on amounts below $50
  • Elite account requires $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited stock CFD range compared to dedicated stock brokers
  • Demo account limited to 30 days
  • No ETF products available
  • US clients not accepted
Kraken

Kraken

Pros

  • Regulated by FinCEN, FCA, and MiCA (Central Bank of Ireland)
  • 600+ tradable crypto assets
  • Spot trading starts at 0.25% maker / 0.40% taker, falling to 0.00% maker / 0.05% taker at the highest volume tier
  • No inactivity fee
  • Futures trading with 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker base fee
  • Staking available with no transaction fee to stake or unstake
  • Up to 10x leverage on spot margin (selected assets), up to 50x on perpetual futures
  • Tokenized US stocks and ETFs available via xStocks in eligible regions

Cons

  • No demo account
  • Crypto withdrawal fees are dynamic and can rise with network congestion
  • Margin rollover fees (0.01%-0.05% per 4 hours) accumulate quickly on open positions
  • xStocks (tokenized stocks) not available in all jurisdictions
  • Standard Kraken platform has higher fees than Kraken Pro
  • Fiat deposit and withdrawal fees vary by method and can be significant for bank wire
Axi

Axi

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with 650+ markets and a funded trader program.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, margin, staking, and tokenized equities via xStocks in eligible regions.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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