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Choosing between Purple Trading and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Purple Trading is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Capital Index has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Purple Trading 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.
Purple Trading
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Purple Trading is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 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
Purple Trading
3.5 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Purple Trading
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Capital Index
$25 vs $100
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Capital Index
Lower feesPurple Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Purple Trading additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Crypto.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Purple Trading.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Purple Trading at 3.46/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Purple Trading leads overall with a clear advantage.
Purple Trading scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Purple Trading holds a 3.5/5 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.
Purple Trading offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25. Capital Index requires $100.
Purple Trading is regulated by CySEC, FCA, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. 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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