Dukascopy vs Octa 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Octa 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.
Octa is a CFD broker whose EU arm, Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd, is licensed by CySEC (372/18); its international site offers OctaTrader, MT4 and MT5 accounts with spread-only pricing.
Side by side
| Item | Dukascopy | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 13/20Minimum deposit $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site) |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 15/20▲MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:1000 on forex (Octa international site; not the CySEC entity) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.6 pips (floating spread with markup; Octa international site) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | $0 (no trading commission, spread markup; Octa international site) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 1:1000 on forex (Octa international site; not the CySEC entity) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Not published |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Octa review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Octa better?
Octa has the higher TFB Score (76/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Octa regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. Octa: CySEC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, Dukascopy or Octa?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); Octa 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 Octa?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Octa: $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site). Octa asks for less to start.
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Octa?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.6 pips (floating spread with markup; Octa international site) at Octa; 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), Octa $0 (no trading commission, spread markup; Octa international site).
Do Dukascopy and Octa offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Octa: OctaTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4.
What is the maximum leverage at Dukascopy and Octa?
Dukascopy: Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA). Octa: 1:1000 on forex (Octa international site; not the CySEC entity). Leverage depends on the company that opens your account and on your country.
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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