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Dukascopy vs Swissquote

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

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.

SwissquoteTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
FCA
MAS
SFC

Swiss bank-grade broker offering forex and CFDs alongside traditional banking. FINMA-regulated and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange — a premium choice for security-focused traders willing to accept higher entry costs.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureDukascopySwissquote
Trust score8.98.9
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSA
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandGland, Switzerland
Founded19981996
Min deposit$100$1,000
Max leverage1:2001:100
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips1.30 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
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
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders