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Choosing between Kraken and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Capital Index which was founded in 2014. 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
Capital Index
Kraken is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Capital Index offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Kraken
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Kraken
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Kraken
$0 vs $100
Kraken
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Kraken
Capital Index
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Capital Index adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, 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 Capital Index'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 Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index 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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