Dukascopy vs XM

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.

Global broker with multi-jurisdictional licensing (CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-Belize, IFSC). Strong cTrader and MT4/MT5 offering, low minimum deposits, and broad product range. Important note: from 20 June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore directed Internet Service Providers to block XM's website for Singapore residents (XM was found offering leveraged trading without a Capital Markets Services licence). Singapore residents are no longer able to open new XM accounts. Additionally, UK visitors are redirected to Trading.com (a separate XM Group entity) - XM does not directly accept UK retail clients. Other regions (AU, EU, MY) remain serviced.