Best trading platform on Reddit

228 reviews from r/solana, r/Daytrading, r/investing and 41 more subreddits

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#1

Interactive Brokers

4.2
(19)
"Interactive brokers is the always the best choice"
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"Definitely Interactive Brokers."
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"I use Interactive Brokers for trading, and it has been a great experience."
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"Low cost (free in CMC under 1000 bucks per trade) and Chess Sponsored."
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"I made a wire transfer last week and it went fine"
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"I currently use hatch, sharesies, stake, IBKR, investnow and binance for different styles of investing"
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"IBKR or stay with Schwab and open an LLC account."
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"I’ve heard IBKR is best if you want the full suite of products and are outside of the US."
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"IBKR"
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"For real trading, I like Interactive Brokers - it's got great execution and low fees."
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#2

Ibkr

4.0
(12)
"Been using ibkr No complaints"
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"I have both, TR and IBKR."
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"Hot keys"
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"Highly suggested"
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"IBKR o IG"
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"I trade on IBKR and i love it."
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"Ibkr is a good option for trading options."
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"IBKR still better for USD stocks."
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"IBKR has much lower fees compared to others."
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"Low comms"
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#3

Trading 212

4.9
(8)
"I definitely recommend Trading 212. Best broker app in the market, no fees."
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"I'm using t212 for investing since there's no fees."
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"Trading 212."
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"The UI is much friendlier, especially for beginners. There are 0 transaction fees, and also the custodian of your shares is still IBKR."
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"Trading 212 offers free trading with a 1% bonus on cash deposits for 12 months and daily interest on cash held."
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"Trading 212 is free."
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"Great"
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"Loads of apps that allow you to set up pies to regular add to. T212."
#4

Robinhood

3.5
(10)
"You can do instant deposits."
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"Option UI is easy to understand"
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"I like the UI. Easy to use"
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"Nothing too bad with Robinhood for beginners!"
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"Robinhood"
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"Robinhood perhaps"
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"For swing trades"
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"Robinhood doesn't actually have an option platform that is well suited for option writers."
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"Pretty crappy"
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"None"
#5

Fidelity

3.9
(8)
"Switched to Fidelity when TDA got acquired, and they’re amazing."
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"Stick with Fidelity."
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"For long term"
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"Fidelity tends to have better fills and price improvements on contracts."
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"They seem to be pretty good."
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"Fidelity is good but not for fast trading."
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"Reliably good on security"
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"Definitely not Fidelity for trading. They do not allow SPY 0 DTE."
#6

Trade Republic

3.2
(9)
"Trade Republic has exactly that, and if you do it this way (monthly auto investments) you dont pay any fees."
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"Trade Republic is as simple as it gets."
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"Trade Republic for Germany"
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"For me is Trade Republic."
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"Trade republic"
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"Trade Republic awful customer service would put me off trading with them."
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"Trade Republic is very restrictive and has a poor website/app."
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"Trade Republic is only valid for infrequent investors due to higher fees."
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"Trade Republic awful customer service would put me off trading with them."
#7

Coinbase

4.8
(5)
"I see so much hate against it yet I’ve been using it for years now and never had a single problem."
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"From a speed perspective"
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"The only platform I'd trust as it's the only one being held accountable by a governing body"
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"Hands down"
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"For the lowest margin requirements and limited tickers, surprisingly it’s going to be Coinbase."
#8

Phantom

3.8
(6)
"Phantom is the go-to Wallet on SOL, trading as in swapping is Jupiter."
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"Phantom + Jupiter"
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"Phantom and Jupiter"
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"Phantom."
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"Phantom."
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"Don’t recommend to trade on those. Fees will kill you"
#9

Kraken

4.6
(5)
"For crypto futures trading in Canada, consider - Kraken: Advanced trading, 200+ assets"
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"Does it for me"
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"You never see any Coinbase horror stories about them!"
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"Kraken is a decent option, also in UK and finding it subjectively better than Coinbase."
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"I use Kraken."
#10

Ninjatrader

4.4
(5)
"NinjaTrader is good."
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"I love Ninjatrader. You can drag TP/SL, and also have ATM strategies (trailing stops, etc.). It's very customizable and I don't have to pay for it."
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"Ninja trader"
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"Consider using NinjaTrader or TradingSim for paper trading futures."
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"Any of the discount brokerages - NinjaTrader, ironbeam, Tradovate offer no/low account minimums"
#11

Webull

4.4
(5)
"Webull is the best stock trading app out there in 2024."
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"Join Webull today and get up to 75 FREE stocks!"
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"Webull"
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"Webull has sim trading too and their charts are really nice"
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"Webull."
#12

Degiro

4.0
(5)
"Highly suggested"
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"IBKR or Degiro"
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"I’ve been using Degiro since 2019. It’s a nice boring app that’s user friendly."
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"I use Degiro, but I haven't heard many complaints about Trading 212."
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"Just because I don't see it mentioned, why not Degiro?"
#13

Questrade

4.3
(4)
"Questrade is a good option for expats moving to Costa Rica."
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"So as a non-resident of Canada, questrade will support."
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"More advanced trading features"
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"Low cost"
#14

Binance

4.0
(4)
"Binance"
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"Binance. Buy on coinbase, send to binance. Their margin account is good."
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"For trading, Binance is a solid choice."
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"Gate.io offers a cheap fee depending on your funds, with a fee of 0.07 and free access to startup projects."
#15

TradingView

4.0
(4)
"TradingView"
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"TradingView is fine. Just pay for the one that’s nine dollars a month."
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"TradingView is the best with a modern mobile app and improved scanning features."
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"Tradingview, NinjaTrader."
#16

Wealthsimple

5.0
(3)
"For crypto futures trading in Canada, consider - Wealthsimple: Crypto, stocks, ETFs, user-friendly"
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"Simplest to use"
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"Commission free"
#17

MetaTrader

5.0
(3)
"Meta trader 5."
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"You have few options. MT4 / MT5 or cTrader or trading directly from TradingView."
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"The simplest and easiest to use is definitely meta trader either 4 or 5."
#18

Tradovate

4.7
(3)
"I like Tradovate, here are some vids on how to use it."
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"Tradovate lets you set risk settings both cheap commisons and margins"
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"The broker that announces order filled is tradovate I think"
#19

Thinkorswim

4.7
(3)
"Thinkorswim is my go-to for options trading."
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"Thinkorswim is the top of the top. Let see what would happen after they fully integrate with Schwab."
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"Thinkorswim is free and decent"
#20

Zerodha

4.3
(3)
"Have been using for quite some time now."
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"I find Zerodha easy to use."
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"I would still suggest staying with zerodha."
#21

Photon

4.3
(3)
"I trade on photon or my telegram bot."
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"I prefer photon to buy and they just got limit orders."
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"I use Phantom wallet and Photon to trade"
#22

Quantower

4.3
(3)
"If you have ampfutures account, they give quantower for free. If you are trading crypto (binance futures), then quantower is free too."
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"Quantower"
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"Heard many recommend Quantower"
#23

Bullx

4.0
(3)
"Bullx is a good platform, especially if you want advanced trading functionalities"
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"BullX is a great free trading bot for beginners."
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"Bullx just launched which has been great for insight on pump.fun tokens."
#24

Etoro

4.0
(3)
"EToro been using it for years it’s prob the best."
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"Etoro is also a good option with low fees."
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"How about eToro?"
#25

Trading Platform

3.7
(3)
"I learned how to scalp with ATP from his videos."
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"We use the exact same brokers outside / inside super. CMC for ASX and IBKR for international."
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"Anyone of you have experience with T212 at all?"
#26

Charles Schwab

2.8
(4)
"Paper trading is a great way to learn and practice trading strategies."
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"Schwab"
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"Pretty crap"
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"Pretty crap"
#27

Trading212

5.0
(2)
"Great commission free trading platform"
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"Highly suggested"
#28

thinkorswim

5.0
(2)
"Think or swim is the best."
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"Personally, I'm a huge fan of thinkorswim as a platform."
#29

IC Markets

5.0
(2)
"I use IC Markets, one of the best"
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"Can’t beat icmarkets spreads"
#30

Revolut

3.0
(3)
"I am completely pleased and happy because the stock trading has become a beautiful game for me."
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"Revolut is perfectly okay, but I am moving away due to limits and options."
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"Please don't use Revolut for their trading platform.... if it's a matter of pure convenience, go ahead."
#31

Multicharts

4.5
(2)
"Personally like MultiCharts"
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"Also MultiCharts using Interactive Brokers works."
#32

Tradingview

4.5
(2)
"As a technical analyst, I wouldn't roll with anything other than Tradingview Premium."
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"Tradingview Premium is the bomb, as well. Little costly but it does pay for itself."
#33

Schwab

4.5
(2)
"I stick with Schwab."
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"The Schwab per option contract fee is generally negotiable and 0.50/contract is common."
#34

Gate.io

4.0
(2)
"They offer free airdrops and startups plus cheap fees."
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"Gate.io offers a cheap fee depending on your funds, with a fee of 0.07 and free access to startup projects."
#35

ING

4.0
(2)
"I personally use ING right now for ETFs."
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"I have been using ING for a while."
#36

cTrader

4.0
(2)
"You can install ctrader and use web version of that platform."
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"CTrader is very good."
#37

TastyTrade

4.0
(2)
"Tastytrade or download Webull using a vpn app"
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"TastyTrade caters to investors and traders that use options."
#38

Lightyear

4.0
(2)
"Lightyear for good customer service and 1 EUR for most ETF trades."
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"Lightyear for good customer service and 1 EUR for most ETF trades."
#39

TD Ameritrade

3.5
(2)
"For paper trading, Thinkorswim by TD Ameritrade is the gold standard. It's got a super robust platform."
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"TD Ameritrade hasn't charged an equity commission in many years."
#40

Solana

3.5
(2)
"Phantom is currently the most popular Solana wallet."
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"Avoid trading highly volatile tokens and using bots that may steal funds."
#41

TradeStation

2.5
(2)
"TradeStation works."
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"Stay away from TradeStation. They have low purchasing power limits and high fees."
#42

S A X O B A N K

5.0
(1)
"Great professional platform"
#43

Pepperstone

5.0
(1)
"The Ctrader platform is really good imho. They have dummy trade accounts too and a mobile app."
#44

Maestro

5.0
(1)
"Maestro bot is a great option if you want the options to trade other chains on top of SOL. TG bots will be faster than an exchange."
#45

Jupiter

5.0
(1)
"Jupiter is the best trading DEX."
#46

10X

5.0
(1)
"A great option for global diversified investments."
#47

Opstra

5.0
(1)
"Lapkrgh has a built-in option simulator similar to Opstra."
#48

Halifax

5.0
(1)
"You can open an ISA and buy US stocks."
#49

dbotx

5.0
(1)
"Dbotx supports multiple blockchains and simulates trading strategies."
#50

Satrix

5.0
(1)
"Recently introduced and a solid choice for diversification."
#51

Drift

5.0
(1)
"Drift is the best for leveraged trading."
#52

CME

5.0
(1)
"CME offers great free educational material."
#53

Abbado

5.0
(1)
"Low spreads, no commissions, swaps, etc. Forex, crypto, stocks, indices, commodities, in one place. 5% bonus on deposits. Trading bot builder and prebuilt bots directly on the platform."
#54

YouTube

5.0
(1)
"Here are some helpful videos on how to set up and use Tradovate."
#55

Superhero

5.0
(1)
"It's easy, cheap, and the transactions are quick."
#56

Vanguard

5.0
(1)
"Vanguard is simple and works fine."
#57

Discount Trading

5.0
(1)
"Discount Trading has the lowest commissions and margins. I've been with them for 10 years."
#58

CryptoView

5.0
(1)
"I use CryptoView for meme coins, love their real-time alerts and user-friendly interface."
#59

Phantom Wallet

5.0
(1)
"Phantom wallet is incredibly smooth."
#60

Jupiter Exchange

5.0
(1)
"I personally have had great experiences with both platforms."
#61

Metastock

5.0
(1)
"Metastock is great for analysis."
#62

Market Chameleon

5.0
(1)
"Market Chameleon excels in options analysis."
#63

Sierra

5.0
(1)
"Sierra is good."
#64

Single Broker

5.0
(1)
"Awesome trading platform that allows trading on all exchanges with a single KYC."
#65

Interactive Investor

5.0
(1)
"I find it easy to use really good support and well priced."
#66

Etrade

2.5
(2)
"Etrade probably has paper trading accounts, I haven't looked."
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"Their system always creates a mess with corporate actions. Also, their system limits your day trading buying power if you use your profits for day trading."
#67

Abacus

4.0
(1)
"Maganda trading app nila both CP and web version."
#68

GMGN

4.0
(1)
"GMGN helps avoid RUG by analyzing wallet profitability and large holder movements."
#69

Free Trade

4.0
(1)
"Free Trade is a better platform for me compared to Revolut."
#70

Jigsaw

4.0
(1)
"Useful for advanced trading strategies."
#71

Rhythmic Data

4.0
(1)
"Valuable insights for traders."
#72

Netcoins

4.0
(1)
"Netcoins has low trading fees of 0.5% and is free to on/offramp."
#73

USDC

4.0
(1)
"USDC is an easier alternative that can be accessed on most regulated exchanges."
#74

PNB

4.0
(1)
"PNB offers a reliable online platform for stock brokerage."
#75

Metrobank

4.0
(1)
"Metrobank provides a convenient online stock brokerage service."
#76

Angel One

4.0
(1)
"Angel One is a close second."
#77

Moomoo

4.0
(1)
"I prefer Moomoo's layout compared to Tiger."
#78

Photon SOL

4.0
(1)
"Photon SOL is another excellent free option for trading memecoins."
#79

Trojan On Solana

4.0
(1)
"Trojan On Solana is a solid choice for those starting out."
#80

BONKbot

4.0
(1)
"BONKbot offers good features for meme trading."
#81

PepperMints

4.0
(1)
"PepperMints is a user-friendly bot for trading."
#82

BLOOD Solutions

4.0
(1)
"BLOOD SOLUTIONS provides advanced features for experienced traders."
#83

Topstep

4.0
(1)
"Trading on a prop firm like Topstep minimizes personal financial risk."
#84

Dexscreener

4.0
(1)
"For normal stats on larger meme coins I think dexscreener still does the best job."
#85

Philstocks

4.0
(1)
"Maganda trading app nila both CP and web version."
#86

Saxo

4.0
(1)
"Saxo have changed their fees recently, much cheaper than previously."
#87

Shyft

4.0
(1)
"Shyft supports USD, GBP, and EUR exchanges with a diverse selection."
#88

Sniperoo

4.0
(1)
"They have less fees than gmgn and photon."
#89

BPI

2.0
(1)
"BPI trade are very basic, boring."
#90

BDO

2.0
(1)
"BDO securities has no charting available."
#91

ETFs

2.0
(1)
"EU citizens cannot buy US domiciled ETFs, but there are EU domiciled replacements available."
#92

COL Financial

2.0
(1)
"COL's user interface is not appealing, making it less desirable for transactions."
#93

USDT

2.0
(1)
"USDT is banned from regulated exchanges and may not be accessible on broader platforms."
#94

E-Trade

1.0
(1)
"Not recommended for learning to trade futures."

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