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BDSwiss vs CFI

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BDSwiss

BDSwiss

Active forex and CFD traders

BDSwiss is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2012, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary WebTrader across more …

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CFI

CFI

Active traders and MENA region clients

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futu…

Head-to-head comparison

BDSwiss vs CFI
Feature BDSwiss CFI
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Stock CFDs from $0.005 per share (minimum $1 per trade) on some entities
Regulators FSA, FSC, FSCA, MISA, SCA FCA, CySEC, CMA, FSCA, FSC, FSA, JSC, FRA, BDL, VFSC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Active traders and MENA region clients
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
-
Options
-
Futures
-
Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

BDSwiss

BDSwiss

Pros

  • No deposit fee
  • RAW account spreads from 0.0 pips
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 available
  • Proprietary WebTrader for browser-based access
  • Demo account available
  • High leverage options up to 1:2000 on offshore entities
  • Fast execution with median speed under 100 ms
  • Over 250 CFD instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto

Cons

  • No tier-1 regulation after CySEC and FCA licences withdrawn in 2024-2025
  • EU and UK residents not accepted
  • Inactivity fee of $30 per month after 90 days
  • $10 fee on small bank wire withdrawals of $100 or less
  • No real-asset stock or crypto ownership - CFDs only
  • ETFs available on MT5 only, not MT4
  • WebTrader lacks advanced customisation compared to MetaTrader platforms
CFI

CFI

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and CMA among 10+ entities
  • 15,000+ tradable instruments
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and proprietary platform all available
  • Unlimited demo account with no time limit
  • Negative balance protection on regulated entities
  • AI-powered trading assistant (Kaiana) and Capitalise.ai algo trading

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10/month when commissions fall below threshold
  • Forex spreads on the Zero Commission account are average to above average (1.4-1.5 pips EUR/USD at peak hours)
  • Conditions and protections vary significantly by entity - offshore entities offer less protection
  • Crypto trading not available to UK clients
  • Limited payment processor options in some regions
  • No investor compensation fund coverage across all entities
BDSwiss

BDSwiss

BDSwiss is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2012, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary WebTrader across more than 250 instruments.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

CFI

CFI

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futures through MT5, TradingView, and a proprietary platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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