Dukascopy
Bitstamp
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Higher Rated
Dukascopy
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Choosing between Dukascopy and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Dukascopy is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. Dukascopy has the longer track record, established in 2004, compared to Bitstamp which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Dukascopy
Bitstamp
Dukascopy is the better choice overall, scoring 3.7/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Dukascopy offers lower spreads (0.1 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Dukascopy
3.7 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Dukascopy
0.1 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitstamp
$100 vs $0
Dukascopy
Bitstamp
Dukascopy
Bitstamp
Dukascopy holds licences from FCA, MAS. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
Dukascopy additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities. Bitstamp adds Crypto.
On spreads, Dukascopy is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
Dukascopy supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Dukascopy requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bitstamp accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Dukascopy at 3.71/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Dukascopy leads overall with a clear advantage.
Dukascopy scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Dukascopy holds a 3.7/5 rating vs Bitstamp's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Dukascopy offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Dukascopy requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bitstamp requires $0.
Dukascopy is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
Dukascopy supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Bitstamp 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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