Kraken
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Choosing between Kraken and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to BDSwiss 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.
Kraken
BDSwiss
Kraken is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Kraken offers lower spreads (0.2 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Kraken
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Kraken
0.2 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Kraken
$0 vs $10
Kraken
WinnerBDSwiss
Kraken
BDSwiss
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Kraken additionally covers Crypto. BDSwiss adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities, Stocks.
On spreads, Kraken is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.2 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Kraken leads overall with a clear advantage.
Kraken scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Kraken holds a 3.4/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Kraken offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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