Aetos Capital
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Choosing between Aetos Capital and Kraken depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Aetos Capital is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Kraken operates from San Francisco, USA. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Aetos Capital which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Aetos Capital
Kraken
| Aetos Capital | Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA | FCA, CFTC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Aetos Capital is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowAetos Capital
Kraken
Aetos Capital
Lower feesKraken
Aetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA. Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Aetos Capital additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Aetos Capital is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. Kraken offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50, while Kraken sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Aetos Capital at 3.43/5 and Kraken at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Aetos Capital leads overall with a clear advantage.
Aetos Capital
3.4/5
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Kraken
3.4/5
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Aetos Capital scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Aetos Capital holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Kraken's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Aetos Capital offers spreads from 0 pips, while Kraken starts at 0.2 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50. Kraken requires $0.
Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA, while Kraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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