Deriv vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Deriv and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Swissquote is a Swiss banking group whose forex and CFD service runs on CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with its UK entity Swissquote Ltd authorised by the FCA.
Side by side
| Deriv | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | MFSA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | – | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | – | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | CFXD | |
| Retail accounts losing money | 70.78% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Deriv review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
Are Deriv and Swissquote regulated?
Deriv: MFSA. Swissquote: FCA.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning