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Choosing between Monex and Coinbase depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Coinbase operates from San Francisco, USA. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Coinbase 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.
Monex
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| Monex | Coinbase | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | FSA, SEC | FCA, SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Monex is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Monex offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Monex holds licences from SEC, FSA. Coinbase is regulated by FCA, SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Monex additionally covers Stocks, Etf, Forex.
On spreads, Monex is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Coinbase.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Coinbase offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while Coinbase sets no minimum deposit. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and Coinbase at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Monex leads overall with a clear advantage.
Monex
3.4/5
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Monex scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Monex holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Coinbase's 3.4/5. 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 Coinbase starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. Coinbase requires $0.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while Coinbase holds licences from FCA, SEC.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Coinbase 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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