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Choosing between Deriv and Cash App Investing depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Cash App Investing operates from San Francisco, USA. Deriv has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Cash App Investing which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Deriv
Cash App Investing
Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Cash App Investing offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Deriv
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Cash App Investing
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Cash App Investing
$5 vs $1
Deriv
Cash App Investing
Deriv
Cash App Investing
Lower feesDeriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. Cash App Investing is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Deriv additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Cash App Investing adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, Cash App Investing is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Cash App Investing offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while Cash App Investing sets a minimum deposit of $1. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and Cash App Investing at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Cash App Investing's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Cash App Investing starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. Cash App Investing requires $1.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Cash App Investing holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Cash App Investing supports 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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