Axi vs HYCM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and HYCM.
AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ
AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.
HYCMTrust 7.8/10
FCA
DFSA
CIMA
Part of the Henyep Group operating since 1977 in financial services. FCA and DFSA-licensed with a Fixed account that suits volatile-period trading and a Raw account for tight ECN-style execution.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Axi | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZ | FCA, DFSA, CIMA |
| Headquarters | — | United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 1989 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 0.20 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $8 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
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| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP |
Axi is best for
NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option
HYCM is best for
Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders