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Dukascopy Bank SA vs FXCM

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Dukascopy Bank SA logo

Dukascopy Bank SA

FINMA
Est. 2004
VS
Score
3:3
FXCM logo

FXCM

FCA
Est. 1999

Quick Summary

Dukascopy Bank SA (established 2004) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Dukascopy Bank SA offers tighter spreads starting from 0.1 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Dukascopy Bank SA provides higher maximum leverage of 1:200 versus FXCM's 1000:1. FXCM has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $50.

Trading Conditions

Feature
Dukascopy Bank SA
FXCM
Min. Spread
0.1 pips
0.2 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$50
Max Leverage
1:200
1000:1
Execution
ECN
Market Maker|Hybrid
Instruments
1200+
1000+
Founded
2004
1999
Headquarters
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Regulation & Licensing

Dukascopy Bank SA logo
Dukascopy Bank SA

FINMA(Bank License)
Switzerland
Bank of Latvia(40003344762)
Latvia

FXCM logo
FXCM

FCA(217689)
United Kingdom
CySEC(392/20)
Cyprus
ASIC(309763)
Australia
FSCA(46534)
South Africa
Unregulated(1776 LLC 2022)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Platforms & Features

Feature
Dukascopy Bank SA
FXCM
Platforms
JForex 4, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric
Dukascopy Bank SA
FXCM
Total Servers
2
Total Endpoints
4
Countries
2
Hosting Providers
Amazon/AWS

Account Types

Dukascopy Bank SA

ECN Account
Spread: 0.1 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1:200Comm: $35/1 million USD

FXCM

Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot

Verdict: Dukascopy Bank SA vs FXCM

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose Dukascopy Bank SA if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Dukascopy Bank SA if you need higher leverage. Choose FXCM for a lower entry barrier.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.