| Feature | Deriv | TitanFX |
|---|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC), Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC), Financial Services Commission (FSC), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Headquarters | Malaysia | Vanuatu |
| Trading Platforms | Proprietary platform (Deriv Trader), MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), WebTrader |
| Account Types | Standard Account, Financial STP Account, Synthetic Indices Account | Zero Standard, Zero Blade, Zero Micro |
| Minimum Deposit | Not specified | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Tradable Instruments | Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Synthetic Indices | Forex (60+ pairs), Cryptocurrencies, Commodities, Indices, Stock CFDs |
| Spreads | Variable, specifics not disclosed | From 0.0 pips on Blade accounts |
| Commission | Not specified | $3.5 per lot per side on Blade accounts |
| Deposit Methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, FasaPay, Neteller, PaySafeCard, Perfect Money, Skrill, WebMoney, SticPay, AirTM, Jeton Wallet, Paylivre, OnlineNaira, Help2Pay | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX), STICPAY, Bank Transfer, Bitwallet |
| Withdrawal Methods | Same as deposit methods | Same as deposit methods |
| Support Languages | Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai | English, Japanese |
| Customer Support | 24/7 live chat support | 24/5 live chat support |
| Additional Features | Proprietary trading platform, Synthetic Indices trading | Free VPS, Social Trading via ZuluTrade, Tight spreads, Fast execution |
| Execution Speed | Fast, but specific execution times not disclosed | Ultra-fast execution, less than 30ms |
| Order Types | Market Order, Limit Order, Stop Order, Stop-Loss, Take-Profit | Market Order, Limit Order, Stop Order, One-Cancels-Other (OCO), Trailing Stop |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes, via ZuluTrade |
| Social Trading | No | Yes |
| Algo/Automated Trading | Yes, via Deriv API and DTrader bots | Yes, via MT4/MT5 EAs and third-party platforms |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) Accounts | Not specified | Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Margin Call Level | 100% | 80% |
| Stop Out Level | 50% | 50% |
| VPS Hosting | No | Yes, free for high-volume traders |
| Educational Resources | Limited, blog articles and platform tutorials | Webinars, trading guides, blog articles |
| Demo Account | Yes, free unlimited | Yes, free unlimited |
| Account Base Currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT | USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, SGD, BTC |
| Deposit Processing Time | Instant to a few hours depending on method | Instant for most methods, bank transfers may take 1-3 days |
| Withdrawal Processing Time | 1-3 business days | 1-3 business days |
| Mobile Trading App | Yes, available for iOS and Android | Yes, available for iOS and Android |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Bonuses & Promotions | No | No |
| Regulatory Restrictions on Certain Countries | Yes, does not accept clients from the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, and a few other countries | Yes, does not accept clients from the USA, New Zealand, North Korea, and some other restricted jurisdictions |
| Order Execution Type | Market Execution, Instant Execution | Market Execution |
| Slippage Control | Limited customization available | Advanced slippage control settings |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 lots (micro lot) | 0.01 lots (micro lot) |
| Maximum Trade Size | Varies by instrument and account type | 100 lots per trade (depends on instrument) |
| Trailing Stops | Supported on MT5 | Fully supported on MT4/MT5 |
| Guaranteed Stop-Loss Orders (GSLO) | Not available | Not available |
| Depth of Market (DOM) | Limited on MT5 | Full-depth market pricing on MT5 |
| Trading Hours | 24/5 for standard markets, 24/7 for synthetic indices | 24/5 for forex and standard assets |
| Micro & Mini Lots | Available on select instruments | Available for most instruments |
| Custom Leverage Adjustments | Available in account settings | Available in account settings |
| Commission-Free Trading | Available on standard accounts | Available on Standard account, commission applies for Blade account |
| Raw Spread Accounts | Not offered | Available (Zero Blade account) |
| ECN/STP Technology | Straight Through Processing (STP) on some accounts | ECN and STP execution models |
| Requotes | Rare, but possible under high volatility | Almost non-existent due to ECN execution |
| Market News Integration | Economic calendar and basic market news | Integrated news feed with MT5 |
| Charting Tools | Advanced charts on MT5, proprietary Deriv platforms with basic tools | Advanced charts on MT4 and MT5 with full indicator support |
| Custom Indicators | Supported via MT5 | Fully supported via MT4/MT5 |
| API Trading | Deriv API available for custom-built strategies | FIX API available for institutional traders |
| Custom Scripts & Bots | Supported via Deriv Bot, DTrader | Fully supported via MQL4 and MQL5 |
| Latency to Liquidity Providers | Average execution speed, depends on account type | Ultra-low latency with high-speed execution servers |
| Support for High-Frequency Trading (HFT) | Limited, depends on platform | Fully optimized for HFT strategies |
| Institutional Trading Support | Not designed for institutions | Offers institutional-grade trading solutions |
| Corporate Accounts | Available upon request | Available upon request |
| Spread Betting Availability | Not offered | Not offered |
| Futures & Options Trading | Limited to synthetic indices | Not available |
| Trading Sentiment Tools | Available for synthetic indices | Available via MT5 sentiment indicators |
| Correlation & Volatility Analysis Tools | Basic tools on the proprietary platform | More extensive on MT5 with add-ons |
| Crypto Trading Execution Model | CFD-based only, no direct crypto purchases | CFD-based, some direct crypto trading options |
| Stock Trading Availability | CFD-based, limited selection | CFD-based, wider selection of global stocks |
| ETF Trading | Not available | Not available |
| Commodities Trading Selection | Gold, Silver, Oil, Synthetic commodities | Gold, Silver, Oil, Platinum, Palladium |
| Index Trading Selection | Major and minor global indices, synthetic indices | Major and minor global indices |
| Fractional Shares Trading | Not supported | Not supported |
| Account Verification Time | Usually within 24-48 hours | Usually within 24-48 hours |
| Regulatory Complaints Handling | Internal complaint system, regulated under multiple jurisdictions | Internal dispute resolution, regulated under multiple jurisdictions |
Deriv offers unique synthetic indices, proprietary trading tools, and a beginner-friendly platform, while TitanFX provides raw spreads, institutional-grade execution, and advanced trading features. The choice depends on individual trading preferences and strategies.