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Exness vs HYCM

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Exness and HYCM.

ExnessTrust 8.5/10
CySEC
FCA
FSCA
FSC-Seychelles

Massive global broker with industry-best instant withdrawals. Extreme leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited on some accounts). Strong in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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: Exness has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: HYCM is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureExnessHYCM
Trust score8.57.8
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC-Seychelles, CBCSFCA, DFSA, CIMA
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1989
Min deposit$10$100
Max leverage1:20001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.20 pips
Commission per lot$7$8
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP

Exness is best for

Asian traders
High-leverage traders
Frequent withdrawal users

HYCM is best for

Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders