Welcome to RationalFX, your trusted guide to navigating the complex world of forex trading. Our journey began in 2005 as a leading provider of foreign exchange services and international payments. For nearly two decades, we helped individuals and businesses manage their cross-border transactions with ease and efficiency.
In 2024, we embarked on a new chapter in our history. Markets Chain Limited acquired RationalFX, and we underwent a significant transformation. We leveraged our expertise in foreign exchange to create a cutting-edge web portal, dedicated to helping traders find the best forex brokers and trading platforms.
Our Mission
At RationalFX, our mission is to empower traders with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the forex market. We strive to provide unbiased, data-driven reviews of forex trading platforms, helping you make informed decisions about your trading journey. Our goal is to become the go-to resource for traders seeking reliable, trustworthy, and transparent information about the forex industry.
Our Proprietary Search Engine
Our innovative search engine is designed to simplify the process of finding the perfect forex broker. By inputting your specific criteria, such as regulation, spread, minimum deposit, deposit methods, and trading platforms, our engine will provide you with a personalized list of top-rated brokers that meet your needs. This powerful tool is the result of our team’s extensive research and development, ensuring that you have access to the most relevant and up-to-date information.
Our Values
At RationalFX, we are committed to the following core values:
Transparency: We believe in providing clear, concise, and unbiased information to help you make informed decisions.
Independence: Our reviews and ratings are based on our proprietary methodology, ensuring that our recommendations from external influences.
Innovation: We continuously strive to improve our search
RationalFX in the Media
2025
Tech layoffs have already topped 26,000 in 2025
ITPro • Feb 24, 2025
In a recent feature by ITPro, RationalFX’s in-depth research highlights the persistent wave of tech layoffs in 2025, with over 26,000 roles eliminated globally since the start of the year. The study reveals that U.S.-based companies accounted for the majority of cuts, with major players like Meta, Microsoft, and STMicro leading the downsizing. RationalFX data analyst Alan Cohen emphasized that these repeated rounds of layoffs signal a deeper, ongoing workforce crisis in the tech industry, driven by overhiring, economic pressures, and a growing focus on AI integration. Read the article →
Tech Industry Layoffs 2025: The Full List
Channel Futures • Feb 21, 2025
In a comprehensive report by Channel Futures, RationalFX’s research is featured, highlighting the scale of tech layoffs in 2024 and early 2025. The study revealed that nearly 281,000 tech employees lost their jobs in 2024, with over half of the layoffs occurring in the U.S. By mid-February 2025, an additional 10,000 tech workers had been laid off globally. RationalFX’s data underscores how industry restructuring, AI-driven job shifts, and cost-cutting measures continue to drive workforce reductions, even as demand for AI-focused roles increases. Read the article →
Big Tech, perché le aziende aumentano gli utili ma continuano a licenziare: 26 mila tagli solo a gennaio
Corriere della Sera • Feb 21, 2025
In an in-depth piece by Corriere della Sera, RationalFX’s research provides critical insight into the paradox of rising profits amid mass layoffs in the tech sector. The report, analyzed by RationalFX’s data expert Alan Cohen, reveals that over 280,000 tech employees lost their jobs in 2024, with U.S. companies leading the cuts. Despite record-breaking revenues, major firms like Dell, Intel, and Amazon have continued to downsize, driven by cost-cutting strategies and the growing integration of artificial intelligence, which is reshaping corporate structures and reducing the need for traditional roles. Read the article →
Tech companies axed 5,000 Mass. workers in 2024
Axios Boston • Feb 21, 2025
As reported by Axios Boston, RationalFX’s latest analysis sheds light on the tech industry’s sweeping layoffs in 2024, with over 280,000 jobs lost globally — more than half in the U.S. The report highlights that Massachusetts alone saw nearly 5,000 tech workers laid off, particularly affecting hubs like Greater Boston. RationalFX attributes these cuts to post-pandemic overhiring, economic uncertainty, and the growing influence of AI, which is reshaping corporate strategies and leading to further workforce reductions. Read the article →
Tech layoffs continue into 2025 as industry cuts another 26,000 jobs
Capacity Media • Feb 21, 2025
In a detailed report by Capacity Media, RationalFX’s research is cited to underscore the ongoing wave of tech layoffs into 2025. The study highlights that over 26,000 jobs have already been cut this year, following the nearly 281,000 layoffs recorded in 2024. RationalFX’s analysis reveals that U.S.-based tech giants, including Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, continue to lead these workforce reductions, driven by shifting market conditions and strategic realignments. The report emphasizes the prolonged challenges facing the tech and telecom sectors amid economic uncertainty. Read the article →
Over 2.8 million tech workers lost jobs in 2024,11,000 more to come in 2025: How to stay relevant?
The Economic Times Business Verticals • Feb 06, 2025
In this article by The Economic Times’ Business Verticals, RationalFX’s research on the tech industry’s workforce crisis is referenced. The piece highlights the significant layoffs in 2024, surpassing 280,000, and the ongoing trend into 2025, emphasizing the challenges employees face in maintaining resilience amid industry-wide uncertainty. Read the article →
Rájár a rúd a tech-szektorra: utcára kerülnek a munkavállalók
Economx.hu • Feb 05, 2025
Authoritative insights from Economx.hu highlight RationalFX’s research on the evolving dynamics of the tech workforce. With nearly 281,000 employees laid off in 2024, the once rock-solid IT career path is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As artificial intelligence and automation reshape industry demands, traditional full-time roles are giving way to flexible, gig-based positions. The report underscores that this trend is set to accelerate in 2025, with major companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon driving large-scale workforce reductions to optimize costs and realign with emerging AI-driven strategies. Read the article →
Crise no sector Tech: os despedimentos ultrapassaram os 280 mil em 2024 (e continuam em 2025)
Human Resources Portugal • Feb 03, 2025
In this article by Human Resources Portugal, RationalFX’s insights shed light on the shifting landscape of the tech industry as mass layoffs redefine the sector’s future. With over 280,000 job cuts recorded in 2024—many concentrated in the U.S.—the analysis highlights how this trend is not just a temporary setback but a signal of deeper structural changes that will continue into 2025 and beyond. Read the article →
More to come? Over 280,000 employees in the tech sector laid off in 2024
Digital Journal • Jan 30, 2025
According to Digital Journal, RationalFX’s research highlights the alarming scale of layoffs in the tech sector, surpassing 280,000 in 2024. The report emphasizes that U.S. companies were hit the hardest, accounting for more than half of the job cuts. As the trend continues into 2025, the analysis points to deeper industry shifts that could reshape the future of tech employment. Read the article →
2021
Biggest rise in average Yorkshire house prices are in Sheffield and Barnsley
The Star • May 17, 2021
According to The Star, a study conducted by RationalFX analyzed house price trends across more than 400 areas in the UK, revealing significant regional disparities. The findings highlighted South Yorkshire as a standout region, with property prices increasing by nearly 26%—outperforming the national average rise while remaining below the UK’s overall house price level by almost £100,000. The research underscores RationalFX’s expertise in financial analysis and its role in providing smart global payment solutions for individuals and businesses navigating international transactions. Read the article →
Bank Independent Rides Real-Time Rails To Compete With Big Banks
PYMNTS.com • Apr 21, 2021
In a recent article, PYMNTS.com highlighted RationalFX’s partnership with ClearBank, aiming to enhance customer experience by streamlining bank-to-bank transfers. This collaboration integrates RationalFX and its sister company, Xendpay, into the U.K.’s Clearing House Automated Payments System and Faster Payments Service, providing clients with greater control and visibility over their transactions. Read the article →
2018
I have bought a house in France to retire to: What is the cheapest money transfer service for financing the restoration?
This is Money • May 14, 2018
In a feature by This is Money, RationalFX is recognized as a pioneering UK-based company, established in 2005, among the first to offer an online payment system. Catering to consumers, it provides low fees, competitive exchange rates, and advanced features like stop and limit orders, making it a notable option for individuals managing international transactions. Read the article →
xVia Opens New Doors in Emerging Markets
Ripple • Apr 26, 2018
According to Ripple, RationalFX has joined RippleNet’s expanding network by integrating xVia’s API solution. This partnership enables RationalFX to facilitate seamless cross-border payments and unlock access to emerging markets with greater efficiency. By leveraging Ripple’s cutting-edge technology, RationalFX strengthens its commitment to providing fast and cost-effective international transactions. Read the article →
2016
The future of fintech in the wake of Brexit
Real Business • June 16, 2016
In an article by Real Business, RationalFX co-founder and CEO Paresh Davdra shared insights on the uncertainty surrounding fintech investments in the wake of Brexit. He highlighted how investors were holding back from backing UK businesses due to the unpredictability of the referendum outcome. With the UK’s position as a financial hub at stake, Davdra emphasized the need for businesses to remain agile and prepare for all possible scenarios in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Read the article →
2011
Birmingham City Sponsors Spread Festive Cheer for ‘Little Hearts Matter’ Charity
International Business Times • Dec 21, 2011
In a heartwarming initiative covered by IBTimes UK, RationalFX demonstrated its commitment to social impact by donating its Birmingham City FC sponsorship rights to the charity Little Hearts Matter. Chosen through a public vote on RationalFX.com, the charity supports children born with half a working heart. Rajesh Agrawal, Chairman and CEO of RationalFX, expressed pride in backing such a meaningful cause, emphasizing the company’s dedication to giving back while continuing its rapid growth in the financial sector. Read the article →