Purple Trading
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Choosing between Purple Trading and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Purple Trading is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Pacific Union has the longer track record, established in 2015, 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
Pacific Union
Purple Trading is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Purple Trading
3.5 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Pacific Union
$25 vs $20
Purple Trading
Pacific Union
Purple Trading
Pacific Union
Lower feesPurple Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Purple Trading additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union 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. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Purple Trading at 3.46/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, 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 Pacific Union'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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25. Pacific Union requires $20.
Purple Trading is regulated by CySEC, FCA, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Pacific Union 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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