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Libertex vs Trading 212

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Libertex and Trading 212.

LibertexTrust 8.0/10
CySEC

Cyprus-based CFD broker (Indication Investments / Forex Club lineage) with a 25+ year brand history and a distinctive multiplier-based pricing model. App-led with 50+ crypto CFDs — popular across continental Europe and Latin America.

Trading 212Trust 8.3/10
FCA
CySEC
BaFin
FSC-Bulgaria

UK-based commission-free broker offering Stocks, ISA, and CFD products through a clean proprietary app. One of the largest UK retail brokerages by client count, with interest paid on uninvested cash.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Trading 212 has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Libertex is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureLibertexTrading 212
Trust score8.08.3
RegulatorsCySECFCA, CySEC, BaFin, FSC-Bulgaria
HeadquartersLimassol, CyprusUnited Kingdom
Founded19972004
Min deposit$100$1
Max leverage1:301:30
EUR/USD spread0.50 pips1.20 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$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, TrustlyBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, NetellerBank Wire
Withdrawal speed48h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBPUSD, EUR, GBP, PLN, CZK, CHF

Libertex is best for

Beginners
Crypto CFD traders

Trading 212 is best for

Beginners
Stock CFD traders
Swing traders