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Trading styles allowed at FXIFY and PineX Capital

FXIFY offers a highly diverse range of programs (1, 2, 3 steps, and Instant) with entry prices starting as low as $19 for its Lite accounts, while PineX Capital focuses on 1-Step, 2-Step, and Instant models priced in Euros. Regarding risk, FXIFY combines static and trailing drawdowns depending on the plan, whereas PineX uses static limits for evaluations and trailing for its Instant accounts. Payouts are generally faster at FXIFY (available every 10 to 14 days) compared to PineX’s standard 21-day cycle.

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Scalping and High-Frequency Trading

FXIFY is a robust choice for scalpers, as it allows scalping and stacking across all its platforms (MT4, MT5, DXTrade, and TradingView). Traders can choose between an "All-In" feed with no commissions or a "Raw" feed with a $6/lot commission to optimize their execution costs. In contrast, PineX Capital allows scalping but strictly prohibits "Quick Strike," High-Frequency Trading (HFT), and mass order activity. Furthermore, PineX limits stacking to a maximum of two simultaneous positions in the same direction for a single trade idea, which may hinder aggressive scalping strategies.

Automated Trading (EAs)

The difference here is absolute: FXIFY allows the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) on its standard accounts and the 2 Phase Pro plan, though restrictions apply to Lightning and Instant accounts. This makes it suitable for algorithmic traders using MetaTrader. PineX Capital, however, expressly prohibits EAs, bots, scripts, or any automated tools that manage trades. For a trader using any level of automation, PineX is not an option, whereas FXIFY provides the necessary infrastructure.

News Trading

Traders who specialize in high-volatility events will find FXIFY much more accommodating, as it allows news trading on most standard accounts and the 2 Phase Pro plan. Only the Lightning program has restrictions. PineX Capital imposes a strict prohibition: positions cannot be opened or closed 5 minutes before or after "red-folder" news events. This includes automatic closures by Stop Loss or Take Profit, making PineX a high-risk environment for those who do not strictly avoid news windows.

Swing Trading and Weekend Holding

The ability to hold positions over the weekend depends heavily on the chosen plan in both firms. FXIFY generally allows weekend holding on its standard evaluation accounts and the 2 Phase Pro, but restricts it on Instant Funding accounts. PineX Capital takes the opposite approach: weekend holding is permitted on its Instant PineX and Instant Elite accounts, but is strictly forbidden on its 1-Step and 2-Step evaluation programs. Traders must be careful; holding a trade over the weekend on a PineX evaluation account is considered a breach.

Copy Trading and Hedging

FXIFY allows copy trading on eligible accounts provided the trader can prove ownership of the master account, though it is banned on 2 Phase Pro and Lightning. It also allows hedging. PineX Capital prohibits both: copy trading (mirroring or signals) and hedging (including inverse trading) are forbidden strategies. If your style involves neutralizing risk through opposite positions or syncing multiple accounts, FXIFY is the only viable candidate between the two.

If you trade like this

  • Algorithmic and EA Traders: Your choice is FXIFY, as PineX Capital does not allow any automation.
  • News Traders: FXIFY is the better fit due to PineX’s restrictive 10-minute "no-trade" window around red-folder news.
  • Swing Traders (Evaluation): FXIFY allows weekend holding on evaluations, whereas PineX requires you to close positions.
  • Swing Traders (Instant): PineX Capital allows weekend holding on its Instant accounts, while FXIFY imposes restrictions.
  • Manual Scalpers: Both are viable, but FXIFY offers more platform freedom and fewer restrictions on the number of simultaneous positions.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper to start with, FXIFY or PineX Capital?

FXIFY is significantly more accessible for beginners, offering the "Instant Funding Lite" $2,500 account for just $19. PineX Capital’s cheapest entry point is the 1-Step 5K evaluation, which costs €79 (approximately $85). This makes FXIFY the leader in low-cost entry options.

Who allows the use of EAs, FXIFY or PineX Capital?

FXIFY allows EAs on its standard and 2 Phase Pro accounts, making it the only choice for algorithmic traders. PineX Capital strictly prohibits any form of automated trading, including EAs, bots, or management scripts; using them at PineX will result in an account breach.

Which firm has faster payouts, FXIFY or PineX Capital?

FXIFY offers faster access to profits. On its 2 Phase Pro plan, traders can request withdrawals every 10 days, while other plans offer bi-weekly options via add-ons. PineX Capital has a standard payout cycle of 21 exchange days, which can only be reduced to 14 days by purchasing an additional add-on.

Which firm is better for news trading, FXIFY or PineX Capital?

FXIFY is the superior choice for news trading because it allows the practice on most of its programs, including the 2 Phase Pro. PineX Capital prohibits opening or closing trades within a 10-minute window (5 minutes before and 5 minutes after) around major news, and even an SL hit during this time is considered a violation.

Field by field

FXIFY and PineX Capital, side by side

Rules, plans, platforms, leverage, commissions and payouts of both, with the option to see only what differs.

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Headquarters

1-13(A), First Floor, Paragon, Jalan Tun Mustapha, 87009 Labuan

Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia

CEO

Peter Brown y David Bhidey

Arlind I.

Country

Malaysia

United Arab Emirates / Saint Lucia

Foundation

2023

2024

Banned Countries
Zimbabwe, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Vietnam, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Libya, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Palestine, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Congo Republic, Crimea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Papua New Guinea, South Sudan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Algeria, Russia, Kenya, Ghana, Haiti
Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen
Assets
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Crypto
Brokers
FXPIG
No data
Refund
Limited

1, 2 and 3 Phase purchase fees can be reimbursed with the first payout on request. 2 Phase Pro does not include a fee refund alongside withdrawals.

Limited

1-Step only: 100% fee refund with the third payout.

Payout Fee
No data

Crypto: no fee. Bank transfer through Rise: USD 50.

Platforms
Metatrader 4, Metatrader 5, DXTrade, Tradingview
Metatrader 5, TradeLocker
Demo Account
Metatrader 4 All-In
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Metatrader 4 Raw
ID625908Password!o5iCgMrServerFXPIG-DEMO
Metatrader 5 All-In
ID2100170634Password!llo7nWiServerFXPIG-Server
Metatrader 5 Raw
ID2100139002Password+yTuU6RzServerFXPIG-Server
No data
Payout Methods
Rise, Transfer, Crypto
Transfer, Crypto, Rise
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto
Card, Crypto
Payout Frequency
  • 1, 2 and 3 Phase: first payout on demand after the minimum trading days; then monthly, or bi-weekly with add-on.
  • 2 Phase Classic: 14 or 30 days depending on payout configuration.
  • 2 Phase Pro: withdrawals every 10 days after meeting the payout criteria.
  • Instant Funding: instant/regular payout structure according to the instant account rules.
  • Lightning: first payout criteria are plan-specific, then every 14 days.

Every 21 exchange days; 14 days with the add-on. Requests are usually processed within 72 business hours.

Maximum Withdrawal

Plan-specific. 2 Phase Pro caps the first two withdrawals at 5% of initial balance or $8,000, then has no cap.

The first two payouts are limited to 10% of the account size and an absolute maximum of USD 10,000. There is no maximum from the third payout onward.

Minimum Withdrawal

$50

USD 100 via crypto; USD 300 via bank transfer.

Forex

Standard leverage is 30:1. Eligible traders can increase leverage to 50:1 at checkout for FX.

1-Step and 2-Step evaluation: 100:1. PineX Account: 1-Step and Instant PineX 30:1; 2-Step and Instant Elite 50:1.

Metals

Gold and metals follow the 30:1 standard structure, with eligible checkout upgrade to 50:1 for Gold and Silver. 2 Phase Pro lists Forex & Gold at 30:1.

Evaluation: 20:1. PineX Account: 1-Step, Instant PineX and Instant Elite 10:1; 2-Step 20:1.

Energies

Oil leverage is 5:1 on 2 Phase Pro.

1-Step: 20:1 in evaluation and 10:1 in the PineX Account. 2-Step: 30:1. Instant PineX and Instant Elite: 10:1.

Indices

Indices leverage is 10:1 on 2 Phase Pro.

Evaluation: 20:1. PineX Account and Instant: 10:1.

Stocks

Stocks leverage is 2:1 on 2 Phase Pro.

1-Step: US 20:1 in evaluation and 10:1 funded; EU 30:1. 2-Step: US 5:1 and EU 30:1. Instant: US and EU 30:1.

Crypto
No data

1-Step and Instant: 2:1. 2-Step: 2:1 in evaluation and 1:1 in the PineX Account.

Forex
0
0
Metals
0
0
Indices
0
0
Stocks
0
0
Commission-Free Option
Yes

All-In feed is commission-free for FX, metals and indices; stock CFDs carry 0.35% round-turn. Raw feed has tighter spreads and $6/lot on FX, indices and metals.

No data
Energies
No data
0
Swap Free
No
Yes
Account Reset

Plan-specific. 2 Phase Pro does not offer resets or retries; traders must purchase another challenge.

No data
Add-ons
Limited

Eligible accounts can use checkout customizations such as increased leverage, increased performance split, bi-weekly payouts and Performance Protect. 2 Phase Pro has no add-ons.

Yes

Add-ons are available to reduce the payout cycle from 21 to 14 exchange days and, except on Instant Elite, increase the split up to 100%.

Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes

One Phase and Lightning are one-step style programs.

Yes
Account scaling
Limited

Scaling is available on eligible standard programs, but Instant Funding, Lightning and 2 Phase Pro are excluded.

Yes

Free Growth Plan with scaling up to USD 2,000,000.

Two Steps
Yes
  • Two Phase Classic: static drawdown
  • Two Phase Standard: trailing drawdown
  • Two Phase Pro: static drawdown, no add-ons and no scaling
Yes
Max Drawdown
  • 1 Phase: trailing drawdown that locks at starting balance.
  • 2 Phase Classic and 3 Phase: static drawdown.
  • 2 Phase Standard: trailing drawdown.
  • 2 Phase Pro: static 8% drawdown based on initial balance.
  • Lightning: plan-specific drawdown rules.

1-Step and 2-Step use static drawdown from starting capital. Instant PineX and Instant Elite trail new highs; PineX resets after a payout and Elite does not.

Profit Split

Up to 90% on most eligible accounts through add-ons. Two Phase Classic page shows up to 100%. Educational Course and some special programs may differ.

80% by default. Up to 100% through an add-on on 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant PineX. Instant Elite remains at 80%.

Free Trial
No
No data
Profit After Breach

Performance Protect is an optional add-on on eligible accounts. It allows traders with remaining gains to request a payout after a drawdown breach, based on the agreed performance split. It is not available on 2 Phase Pro.

No data
Daily Drawdown

Daily loss is generally calculated from the previous day's 5 PM EST balance. 2 Phase Pro uses a 4% daily drawdown and treats a daily loss breach as a hard breach.

1-Step and 2-Step keep a static daily limit. On Instant PineX and Instant Elite, the limit trails the daily balance/equity high.

Three Steps
Yes
No
Max Allocation

Up to $800,000 on standard FXIFY accounts. 2 Phase Pro has a separate maximum allocation of $785,000, one active account per account size.

600,000
Merge Accounts
No
Limited

Eligible accounts may be combined up to USD 600,000. Instant accounts cannot be combined with Direct Funding.

Maximum Trading Days

Most programs have unlimited time. Lightning has a short challenge window. 2 Phase Pro has no specific time window to complete the profit targets.

No time limit.

Minimum Trading Days
  • 1 Phase: 5 days
  • 2 Phase Classic: 4 days
  • 2 Phase Pro: 3 days to pass; 10 trading days to request payout
  • 3 Phase: 5 days
  • Instant Lite: 10 days
  • Lightning: 3 days

1-Step: 3 evaluation days and 4 profitable days of at least 0.5% for payout. 2-Step: none in evaluation and 4 on the PineX Account. Instant PineX: 5 days of at least 0.5%. Instant Elite: 6 days of at least 0.5%.

Points Reward Program

FXIFY Rewards:

  • Earn Coins and XP through purchases, trading milestones, badges and Hub activities.
  • Coins: redeem for challenge vouchers, raffle tickets and merchandise.
  • XP: leaderboard ranking and prizes; cannot be spent.
  • Access the Hub with your existing FXIFY account.
  • Does not change your account's trading conditions.

PineX Points: 1 point per euro spent, redeemable for accounts, add-ons, discounts and rewards.

Monthly Competition
Yes
No data
Minimum Profitable Days

Plan-specific. Instant Lite has 5 minimum profitable days. 2 Phase Pro trading days require at least 0.5% profit based on initial balance.

No data
Maximum Accounts
No data

Multiple accounts are allowed. Eligible traders may combine them up to USD 600,000 in active allocation.

Expert Advisor (EA)
Limited

EAs are allowed on standard accounts and 2 Phase Pro. Lightning, Instant and Educational Course accounts have restrictions.

No

EAs, bots, scripts and tools that automatically open, close or manage trades are not allowed.

VPN
No
Limited

The firm expressly discourages VPN or VPS use and prohibits sharing devices or access credentials.

Hedging
Yes
No
Requires Stop Loss
Limited

Lightning requires stop loss. Other plans are plan-specific.

No

A stop loss is not mandatory, but exposure above 10 times the starting capital with more than 50% of trades lacking an SL may be treated as abuse.

Scalping
Yes
Limited

Scalping is allowed, but Quick Strike/HFT, extremely short holding times and mass order activity are prohibited.

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Yes
Limited

A maximum of two simultaneous open positions in the same market and direction within one trade idea.

Martingale
No data
No
Maximum Risk Limit
No
Limited

Instant PineX: maximum 2% of starting capital per trade idea. Instant Elite: maximum 1% floating loss. No fixed per-trade percentage applies on 1-Step or 2-Step, but the general excessive-risk rules still apply.

Copy Trading
Limited

Copy trading can be allowed on eligible accounts with proof of the master account, but it is not allowed on 2 Phase Pro or Lightning.

No

Mirroring, third-party executed signals and copying between accounts are prohibited.

News Trading
Limited

Most standard accounts allow news trading. Lightning has restrictions around major news. 2 Phase Pro allows news trading.

No

Positions on the affected instrument cannot be opened or closed during the 5 minutes before and after red-folder news. Automatic SL or TP closures also count.

Inactivity Rule

60 calendar days without trading can trigger inactivity breach on relevant accounts, including 2 Phase Pro.

The account is considered breached after 30 calendar days without opening and closing at least one trade.

Consistency Rule
Limited

Consistency rules are plan-specific. Lightning and Instant Lite include consistency requirements; 2 Phase Pro uses a trading-day qualification rule of 0.5% profit on initial balance.

Limited

Instant PineX applies a 20% rule: the best day must represent less than 20% of the period's profit. 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant Elite have no consistency rule.

Hold Weekend
Limited

Standard evaluation accounts generally allow weekend holding. Instant Funding accounts have restrictions. 2 Phase Pro allows weekend holding.

Limited

Allowed on Instant PineX and Instant Elite. Not allowed on 1-Step or 2-Step.

Prohibited Strategies
  • High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
  • Reverse and group hedging
  • Account management
  • Latency arbitrage
  • Order book spamming
  • Herd trading and collusion
  • Exploiting bugs and glitches
  • High leverage news trading
  • Statistical arbitrage

Hedging and inverse trading; copy trading and account sharing; martingale, grids and recovery systems; excessive or all-in risk; more than two positions in the same trade idea; extreme margin usage; Quick Strike/HFT; arbitrage and latency abuse; account rolling; EAs and automated tools.

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