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Bitpanda
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Choosing between Bitpanda and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Bitpanda is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Bitpanda has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Bitpanda
Pacific Union
Bitpanda (3.2/5) and Pacific Union (3.2/5) are closely matched. Bitpanda has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Bitpanda
3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Pacific Union
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitpanda
$1 vs $20
Bitpanda
WinnerPacific Union
Bitpanda
Lower feesPacific Union
Bitpanda holds licences from CySEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Indices markets. Bitpanda additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
Bitpanda supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Bitpanda requires a minimum deposit of $1, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Bitpanda at 3.20/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Bitpanda leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Bitpanda (3.2/5) and Pacific Union (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Bitpanda offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Bitpanda requires a minimum deposit of $1. Pacific Union requires $20.
Bitpanda is regulated by CySEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Bitpanda supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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