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Brain vs Pionex
Pionex is a crypto exchange with built-in trading bots (grid, DCA and others); bots run on funds deposited to the Pionex exchange. Brain (braintrade.ai) takes a different approach: ready-made, research-validated strategies on your own exchange account, with a fee only on fee-eligible profit (net realized profit above your high-water mark).
| Brain | Pionex | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Performance fee only on fee-eligible profit. | Bots are built into the exchange; costs come mainly from trading fees. |
| Who builds the strategy | Brain - research-validated strategies with fixed risk rules. | You - choose a bot type and set its parameters. |
| Where your funds are held | Stays on your existing exchange (Binance, Bybit, Bitget and others) - non-custodial. | Funds must be deposited to the Pionex exchange. |
| Ongoing effort | Hands-off after activation. | Picking ranges and settings per bot. |
| Trial | 14 days free - one trial per user, from the first confirmed strategy start. | No separate bot subscription. |
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Check Pionex's website for current plans and features. Pionex is a trademark of its owner; Brain is not affiliated with it.
Choose Brain if
- You want to keep trading on your current exchange
- You want strategies with managed risk instead of self-configured grids
Choose Pionex if
- You are happy to keep funds on Pionex and want simple built-in grid bots
Try Brain free for 14 days
Non-custodial. Pay only on new profit after the trial.