Security in depth
Cryptohopper Based in the Netherlands, under DNB (central bank) jurisdiction. MiCA process ongoing 2026. No explicit FCA.
Pionex Pionex is on the AMF (French market authority) blacklist since March 30, 2023 for illegal exercise of investment services. Use with awareness. MiCA in 2026 may regularize via a CASP license.
Regulatory compliance
| Autorité | Cryptohopper | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| AMF (FR) | Partial | BLACKLISTED |
| MiCA (EU) | Partial | Unclear |
| FCA (UK) | Unclear | Partial |
| SEC (US) | Unclear | Unclear |
Strategies compared
Cryptohopper : DCA, Grid, Signal, AI, Arbitrage, Copy, Market Making
Pionex : Grid, DCA, Smart Trade, Arbitrage, Martingale, Infinity Grid, Leveraged Grid, Spot-Futures Arbitrage
Pricing compared
| Criterion | Cryptohopper | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| Min / mois | Free | Free |
| Max / mois | $107 | $0 |
| Free tier | Oui | Oui |
Duel verdict
Cryptohopper leads our 2026 duel. Pionex isn't disqualified: each bot has use profiles where it dominates. Read both individual reviews for an informed choice.