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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Kraken depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Kraken operates from San Francisco, USA. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Kraken which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| Rakuten Securities | Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 | 1:5 ✓ |
| Regulation | FSA | FCA, CFTC ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Rakuten Securities (3.4/5) and Kraken (3.4/5) are closely matched. Rakuten Securities has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC.
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 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Kraken offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Kraken sets no minimum deposit. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Kraken at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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Kraken
3.4/5
Choose Kraken if you want…
Rakuten Securities (3.4/5) and Kraken (3.4/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Rakuten Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Kraken starts at 0.2 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Kraken requires $0.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Kraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Kraken 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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