Futu (Moomoo)
Kraken
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Futu (Moomoo)
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Choosing between Futu (Moomoo) and Kraken depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Futu (Moomoo) is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, while Kraken operates from San Francisco, USA. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Futu (Moomoo) which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Futu (Moomoo)
Kraken
| Futu (Moomoo) | Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.7/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 | 1:5 |
| Regulation | SFC, SEC, MAS ✓ | FCA, CFTC |
| Platforms | Moomoo, Futu NiuNiu | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Futu (Moomoo) is the better choice overall, scoring 3.7/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Futu (Moomoo) offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowFutu (Moomoo)
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Futu (Moomoo) holds licences from SEC, MAS, SFC. Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Futu (Moomoo) additionally covers Stocks, Etf, Options, Futures.
On spreads, Futu (Moomoo) is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Futu (Moomoo) supports Moomoo, Futu NiuNiu. Kraken offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Futu (Moomoo) requires no minimum deposit, while Kraken sets no minimum deposit. This makes Futu (Moomoo) accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Futu (Moomoo) at 3.72/5 and Kraken at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Futu (Moomoo) leads overall with a clear advantage.
Futu (Moomoo)
3.7/5
Choose Futu (Moomoo) if you want…
Kraken
3.4/5
Choose Kraken if you want…
Futu (Moomoo) scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Futu (Moomoo) holds a 3.7/5 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.
Futu (Moomoo) offers spreads from 0 pips, while Kraken starts at 0.2 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Futu (Moomoo) requires a minimum deposit of $0. Kraken requires $0.
Futu (Moomoo) is regulated by SFC, SEC, MAS, while Kraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC.
Futu (Moomoo) supports Moomoo, Futu NiuNiu. 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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