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Choosing between HYCM and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HYCM is headquartered in London, UK, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. HYCM has the longer track record, established in 1977, 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.
HYCM
Pacific Union
HYCM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HYCM
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HYCM
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
HYCM
$100 vs $20
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HYCM
Pacific Union
HYCM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, DFSA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. HYCM additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at HYCM.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores HYCM at 3.43/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. HYCM leads overall with a clear advantage.
HYCM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. HYCM holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Pacific Union's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
HYCM offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100. Pacific Union requires $20.
HYCM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, DFSA, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. 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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