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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Crypto.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Crypto.com operates from Singapore. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
Rakuten Securities
Crypto.com
| Rakuten Securities | Crypto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.4 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 | 1:10 ✓ |
| Regulation | FSA | FCA, MAS ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
Rakuten Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Rakuten Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Crypto.com is regulated by FCA, MAS.
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 0.4 pips at Crypto.com.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Crypto.com offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Crypto.com sets no minimum deposit. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Crypto.com at 3.33/5, 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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Crypto.com
3.3/5
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Rakuten Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Rakuten Securities holds a 3.4/5 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.
Rakuten Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Crypto.com starts at 0.4 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Crypto.com requires $0.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Crypto.com holds licences from FCA, MAS.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. 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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