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Choosing between IronFX and Bitpanda depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IronFX is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Bitpanda operates from Vienna, Austria. IronFX has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Bitpanda which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
IronFX
Bitpanda
IronFX is the better choice overall, scoring 3.7/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IronFX offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
IronFX
3.7 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
IronFX
4 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitpanda
$100 vs $1
IronFX
Bitpanda
IronFX
Bitpanda
Lower feesIronFX holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Bitpanda is regulated by CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. IronFX additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities, Metals. Bitpanda adds Crypto, Stocks.
IronFX supports MT4, MT5. Bitpanda offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
IronFX requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bitpanda sets a minimum deposit of $1. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IronFX at 3.71/5 and Bitpanda at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IronFX leads overall with a clear advantage.
IronFX scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IronFX holds a 3.7/5 rating vs Bitpanda's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
IronFX offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitpanda starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IronFX requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bitpanda requires $1.
IronFX is regulated by CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, while Bitpanda holds licences from CySEC.
IronFX supports MT4, MT5. Bitpanda supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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