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CMC Markets vs Dukascopy

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

CMC MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS

LSE-listed UK broker (CMCX) since 1989. Award-winning Next Generation proprietary platform. 12,000+ instruments. Strong choice for UK and AU traders.

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: Dukascopy is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsDukascopy
Trust score8.98.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCFINMA, JFSA, FCMC
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Founded1998
Min deposit$0.00$100
Max leverage1:5001:200
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.20 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$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

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers