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HYCM vs OANDA

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

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.

OANDATrust 9.0/10
ASIC
FCA
CFTC-NFA
IIROC

One of the most trusted forex brokers worldwide. Founded 1996, regulated by 6+ tier-1 authorities including US CFTC. No minimum deposit, transparent pricing, deep institutional liquidity.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureHYCMOANDA
Trust score7.89.0
RegulatorsFCA, DFSA, CIMAASIC, FCA, CFTC-NFA, IIROC, MAS, FSA-Japan
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1989
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:200
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.30 pips
Commission per lot$8$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, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP

HYCM is best for

Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders

OANDA is best for

Beginners
US traders
API/algo developers
Long-term traders