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Dukascopy vs NinjaTrader

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

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.

NinjaTraderTrust 8.3/10
CFTC-NFA

US-based futures and forex broker with the institutional-grade NinjaTrader 8 platform and NinjaScript algorithmic framework. Long the platform of choice for US futures day traders and now part of Kraken.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureDukascopyNinjaTrader
Trust score8.98.3
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCCFTC-NFA
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandUnited States
Founded19982003
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:2001:50
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.50 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, ACH, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire, ACH
Withdrawal speed24h48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

NinjaTrader is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers