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Choosing between Pepperstone and Crypto.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Pepperstone is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while Crypto.com operates from Singapore. Pepperstone has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Crypto.com which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Pepperstone
Crypto.com
| Pepperstone | Crypto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.4 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:10 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CySEC ✓ | FCA, MAS |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
Pepperstone is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pepperstone offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Pepperstone holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Crypto.com is regulated by FCA, MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Pepperstone additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices.
On spreads, Pepperstone is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.4 pips at Crypto.com.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Crypto.com offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Crypto.com sets no minimum deposit. This makes Crypto.com accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Pepperstone at 4.12/5 and Crypto.com at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Pepperstone leads overall with a clear advantage.
Pepperstone
4.1/5
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Crypto.com
3.3/5
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Pepperstone scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Pepperstone holds a 4.1/5 rating vs Crypto.com's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Pepperstone offers spreads from 0 pips, while Crypto.com starts at 0.4 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200. Crypto.com requires $0.
Pepperstone is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while Crypto.com holds licences from FCA, MAS.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Crypto.com supports Proprietary Mobile, 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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