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Dukascopy vs FXFlat

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

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.

FXFlatTrust 8.7/10
BaFin

German BaFin-licensed broker founded in 1997 — one of the oldest fully-domestic Germany-regulated forex brokers still operating. Niche EU-only player with broad platform support including AgenaTrader and Interactive Brokers' TWS.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureDukascopyFXFlat
Trust score8.98.7
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCBaFin
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandRatingen, Germany
Founded19981997
Min deposit$100$200
Max leverage1:2001:30
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.80 pips
Commission per lot$7$5
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, NetellerBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

FXFlat is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Swing traders