Skilling
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Choosing between Skilling and Kraken depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Kraken operates from San Francisco, USA. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Skilling 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.
Skilling
Kraken
| Skilling | Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.5/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0.2 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | CySEC, FSA | FCA, CFTC |
| Platforms | Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4 | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Kraken offers lower spreads (0.2 pips).
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Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC.
Skilling additionally covers Forex, Stocks, Etf, Indices, Commodities. Kraken adds Crypto.
On spreads, Kraken is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.2 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Kraken offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Kraken sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and Kraken at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling
3.5/5
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Kraken
3.4/5
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Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 rating vs Kraken's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Kraken starts at 0.2 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. Kraken requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Kraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. 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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