Security in depth
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.
Coinrule UK-based, under FCA for crypto activities. MiCA process ongoing 2026.
Regulatory compliance
| Autorité | Pionex | Coinrule |
|---|---|---|
| AMF (FR) | BLACKLISTED | Unclear |
| MiCA (EU) | Unclear | Partial |
| FCA (UK) | Partial | Registered |
| SEC (US) | Unclear | Unclear |
Strategies compared
Pionex : Grid, DCA, Smart Trade, Arbitrage, Martingale, Infinity Grid, Leveraged Grid, Spot-Futures Arbitrage
Coinrule : Rule-based custom, Templates, Signal, Grid basique
Pricing compared
| Criterion | Pionex | Coinrule |
|---|---|---|
| Min / mois | Free | Free |
| Max / mois | $0 | $449.99 |
| Free tier | Oui | Oui |
Duel verdict
Coinrule leads our 2026 duel. Pionex isn't disqualified: each bot has use profiles where it dominates. Read both individual reviews for an informed choice.