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Tickmill
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Choosing between Tickmill and Bitpanda depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tickmill is headquartered in London, UK, while Bitpanda operates from Vienna, Austria. Tickmill has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Bitpanda which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Tickmill
Bitpanda
Tickmill is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tickmill offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Tickmill
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tickmill
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitpanda
$100 vs $1
Tickmill
Bitpanda
Tickmill
Bitpanda
Lower feesTickmill holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Bitpanda is regulated by CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. Tickmill additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities. Bitpanda adds Crypto, Stocks.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Bitpanda offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bitpanda sets a minimum deposit of $1. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Tickmill at 3.33/5 and Bitpanda at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tickmill leads overall with a clear advantage.
Tickmill scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Tickmill holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Bitpanda's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Tickmill offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitpanda starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tickmill requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bitpanda requires $1.
Tickmill is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Bitpanda holds licences from CySEC.
Tickmill supports MT4, MT5. Bitpanda 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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