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Axi vs Dukascopy

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and Dukascopy.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

DukascopyTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
JFSA
FCMC

Geneva-based Swiss bank broker with FINMA and JFSA regulation, running an ECN model on its proprietary JForex platform. Tight raw spreads and CHF 100,000 investor protection make it a serious pick for algo and systematic traders.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Dukascopy has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiDukascopy
Trust score8.58.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZFINMA, JFSA, FCMC
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Founded1998
Min deposit$0.00$100
Max leverage1:5001:200
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.20 pips
Commission per lot$7$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers