Dukascopy vs HYCM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Dukascopy and HYCM.
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.
HYCMTrust 7.8/10
FCA
DFSA
CIMA
Part of the Henyep Group operating since 1977 in financial services. FCA and DFSA-licensed with a Fixed account that suits volatile-period trading and a Raw account for tight ECN-style execution.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Dukascopy has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Dukascopy and HYCM have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Dukascopy | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| Regulators | FINMA, JFSA, FCMC | FCA, DFSA, CIMA |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1998 | 1989 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.20 pips | 0.20 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $8 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
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| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP |
Dukascopy is best for
Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers
HYCM is best for
Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders