BrokerCue

Broker Comparison

ATC Brokers vs IronFX

Compare ATC Brokers and IronFX side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Experienced ECN forex traders

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTraโ€ฆ

VS
IronFX

IronFX

Active forex and CFD traders

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on Meโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ATC Brokers vs IronFX
Feature ATC Brokers IronFX
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, CIMA FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC
Best for Experienced ECN forex traders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Futures
-
Demo Account
Margin
-
Multi Currency
-

Pros & cons

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CIMA
  • FSCS protection up to ยฃ85,000 for UK clients
  • ECN/STP execution with no dealing desk
  • Tight spreads on major forex pairs
  • MT Pro plugin adds bracket and strategy orders to MT4
  • FIX API available for algorithmic traders
  • Client funds held in segregated accounts
  • Negative balance protection

Cons

  • High minimum deposit of ยฃ/โ‚ฌ/$2,000
  • Only MetaTrader 4 - no MT5 or cTrader
  • No stocks, ETFs, bonds or options
  • International wire withdrawal fees up to $40
  • ยฃ50 monthly inactivity fee after 6 months
  • Demo account limited to 60 days
  • Limited educational and research tools
  • No swap-free (Islamic) account option
IronFX

IronFX

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA
  • UK clients covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000
  • 200+ instruments across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs
  • Multiple account types including zero-spread ECN options
  • Free demo account available
  • Free VPS hosting for qualifying deposits
  • IronFX Academy educational resources
  • Copy trading via TradeCopier

Cons

  • Only MetaTrader 4 offered - no MT5 or cTrader
  • $50 annual inactivity fee after 12 months
  • 3% withdrawal fee if no trades have been placed
  • Offshore BVI entity offers materially lighter retail protections
  • History of client complaints and CySEC settlements in 2015 (EUR 335,000) and 2024 (EUR 100,000)
  • Not available to US residents
  • Minimum deposit of $250 on most account types
ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTrader 4 with a proprietary MT Pro plugin.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

IronFX

IronFX

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on MetaTrader 4, regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Not the right match?

Line up any two brokers side by side, or browse the full list to find your next platform.