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