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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

FeatureDukascopyHYCM
Trust score8.97.8
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCFCA, DFSA, CIMA
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Founded19981989
Min deposit$100$100
Max leverage1:2001:500
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.20 pips
Commission per lot$7$8
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, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD, EUR, GBP

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

HYCM is best for

Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders