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Trading 212
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Choosing between Trading 212 and Octa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Trading 212 is headquartered in London, UK, while Octa operates from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Trading 212 has the longer track record, established in 2004, compared to Octa 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.
Trading 212
Octa
| Trading 212 | Octa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.5/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1 ✓ | $25 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips ✓ | 0.6 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | CySEC, FSCA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile |
Trading 212 (3.6/5) and Octa (3.5/5) are closely matched. Trading 212 has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Trading 212 holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Octa is regulated by CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Trading 212 additionally covers Stocks. Octa adds Crypto.
On spreads, Trading 212 is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Octa.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Octa offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1, while Octa sets a minimum deposit of $25. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Trading 212 at 3.57/5 and Octa at 3.54/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Trading 212 leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Trading 212
3.6/5
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Octa
3.5/5
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Trading 212 (3.6/5) and Octa (3.5/5) 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.
Trading 212 offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Octa starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1. Octa requires $25.
Trading 212 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Octa holds licences from CySEC, FSCA.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Octa supports MT4, MT5, 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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