Dukascopy vs Markets.com 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Markets.com has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 67/100).
Dukascopy Bank SA is a Swiss bank founded in Geneva in 2004 and regulated by FINMA as a bank and securities firm, with an EU arm Dukascopy Europe IBS AS in Riga, offering JForex 4 and MetaTrader 4 with volume-based commissions.
75.14% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
81.9% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 76/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 16/25▲Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 17/20▲Minimum deposit 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent, 7 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 15/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | CySEC, FSCA |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | Not published |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 81.9% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Markets.com better?
Markets.com has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Markets.com regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Markets.com: CySEC, FSCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Markets.com?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Markets.com holds 1 (CySEC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at Dukascopy and Markets.com?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Markets.com?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) at Markets.com; commission: Dukascopy USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume), Markets.com none listed.
Do Dukascopy and Markets.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Markets.com: Web Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Markets.com?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Markets.com: 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and Markets.com?
Dukascopy states 75.14% and Markets.com states 81.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.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