Monex
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Choosing between Monex and Bitpanda depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Bitpanda operates from Vienna, Austria. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Bitpanda 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.
Monex
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Monex is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Monex offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Monex
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Monex
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Monex
$0 vs $1
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WinnerBitpanda
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Lower feesBitpanda
Monex holds licences from SEC, FSA. Bitpanda is regulated by CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Crypto markets. Monex additionally covers Etf, Forex. Bitpanda adds Indices.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Bitpanda offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while Bitpanda sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and Bitpanda at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Monex leads overall with a clear advantage.
Monex scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Monex holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Bitpanda's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Monex offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitpanda starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bitpanda requires $1.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while Bitpanda holds licences from CySEC.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Bitpanda 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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