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Dukascopy vs XM

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

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.

XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA

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.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureDukascopyXM
Trust score8.98.4
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandCyprus
Founded19982009
Min deposit$100$5
Max leverage1:2001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.70 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, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

XM is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders