Stocks, Forex, or Crypto? What 340 Brokers Actually Let You Trade
We mapped market coverage across 340 online brokers. Stocks lead (74%), crypto is offered by half (50%), but 15% of brokers are crypto-only. Brokers covering 5+ markets average 3.50/5 vs 3.03/5 for single-market platforms.
Stocks are the most common market, offered by 74% of the 340 brokers tracked. Crypto is available at 50%, while forex — despite being the world's largest market by volume — is offered by only 37% (many brokers are stock-only or crypto-only). Brokers covering 5+ markets average 3.50/5 vs 3.03/5 for single-market platforms.
See full market coverage breakdown belowKey Findings
- Stocks are the most common asset class, offered by 74% of the 340 brokers analyzed.
- Crypto deposits accepted by 50% of brokers; forex — despite being the largest market by volume — offered by only 37%.
- 52 brokers (15%) are crypto-only platforms with no stocks or forex access.
- Multi-asset brokers (5+ markets) average 3.50/5 vs 3.03/5 for single-market platforms.
- Broader market coverage correlates with broker size, capitalization, and overall quality rating.
340
Brokers Analyzed
74%
Offer Stocks
15%
Crypto Only
12
Market Types
Market Availability
How many of the 340 brokers offer each market type?
More Markets = Higher Rating
Brokers covering more asset classes score significantly higher.
1–2 markets
3.03
102 brokers
3–4 markets
3.10
142 brokers
5–6 markets
3.50
96 brokers
The gap is substantial: multi-market brokers (3.50/5) score 16% higher than single-market platforms (3.03/5). Breadth of markets signals a well-resourced broker.
Average Rating by Market Type
Forex and commodities brokers rate highest — these tend to be established, well-regulated firms.
| Market | Brokers | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | 116 | 3.45 |
| CFDs | 108 | 3.45 |
| Forex | 123 | 3.44 |
| Indices | 203 | 3.30 |
| Crypto | 167 | 3.26 |
| Stocks | 245 | 3.22 |
| Options | 5 | 3.10 |
| ETFs | 143 | 3.07 |
| Bonds | 27 | 3.01 |
| Funds | 26 | 3.00 |
Most Common Market Combinations
The most popular broker type is crypto-only (52 brokers), followed by the full-service combo.
Brokers With the Broadest Market Coverage
These brokers let you trade everything — stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, indices, and CFDs from one account.
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Methodology
This study analyzed market data for 340 active online brokers as of 2026. Markets are categorized into 12 types: stocks, indices, crypto, ETFs, forex, commodities, CFDs, bonds, funds, options, futures, and metals.
Market availability was determined from each broker's product page and instrument list. A broker offering any instruments in a category is counted — even if the selection within that category is limited.
Cite This Research
Suggested citation:
— BrokerRank Research, Market Coverage Analysis 2026. brokerrank.net/research/market-coverage-analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most commonly offered market?
Stocks are offered by 74% of the 340 brokers we analyzed, followed by indices (61%) and crypto (50%). Forex, despite being the largest financial market by volume, is only offered by 37% of brokers — because many stock-only and crypto-only platforms don't support it.
Do brokers with more markets rate higher?
Yes. Brokers offering 5–6 markets average 3.50/5 vs 3.03/5 for those with 1–2 markets. Multi-market brokers tend to be larger, better-capitalized, and more established — all factors that contribute to higher overall quality.
How many brokers only offer crypto?
52 brokers (15% of our database) offer crypto exclusively — no stocks, forex, or other markets. These are dedicated crypto exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken.
Which broker offers the most markets?
Forex.com, IG Group, and Pepperstone each offer 6 market types — the maximum in our database. These are full-service brokers that let you trade stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, indices, and CFDs from a single account.
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BrokerRank. "Stocks, Forex, or Crypto? What 345 Brokers Actually Let You Trade." BrokerRank, 2026. https://brokerrank.net/research/market-coverage-analysis