Dukascopy

Overview

Dukascopy Bank, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a pioneering Swiss online bank that combines traditional banking with advanced trading technology. Established in 2004 by Andre and Veronika Duka, the bank remains majority-owned by its founders (99% stake) and is strictly regulated by FINMA as both a bank and a securities firm.

With offices in Geneva, Riga, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and subsidiaries such as Dukascopy Europe IBS AS and Dukascopy Japan, the group employs over 300 professionals and serves clients worldwide.

Its proprietary trading ecosystem, the SWFX – Swiss FX Marketplace, is a registered trademark and one of the cornerstones of its electronic communication network (ECN) offering.

Key Highlights

Founded: 2004, Switzerland

Account Currencies: USD, EUR, CHF, GBP, AUD, JPY, CAD, HKD, CNH, and 15+ more

Products: Forex, Commodities, Indices, ETFs, Stocks, Bonds, Cryptocurrencies (all via CFDs)

Platforms: JForex4, MT4 (desktop & mobile), PAMM, Binary Options

Leverage: Up to 1:200 on weekdays / 1:60 on weekends (JForex4); up to 1:25 in Japan

Spreads: From 0.1 pips on EUR/USD

Min. Deposit: $100

Order Execution: 100% automated STP (no dealing desk)

Supported Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, German + more

Deposit Methods: Bank transfer, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Cryptocurrencies

Withdrawals: Bank transfer, Crypto exchanges, Skrill, Neteller, Cards (processed in 1 business day)

Crypto Supported: BTC, ETH, ADA, LTC, EOS, TRX, LINK, UNI, MATIC, and more

Client Protection: Deposit insurance up to CHF 100,000

Why Trade with Dukascopy?

Strong Regulation & Safety – Licensed by Tier-1 regulators (FINMA, JFSA, FCMC) with regular audits.

Funds Protection – Clients enjoy deposit protection up to CHF 100,000 (EUR 20,000 for Dukascopy Europe).

Wide Range of Markets – Access to 1200+ instruments, including FX, CFDs, metals, stocks, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto.

Advanced Platforms – Trade with JForex4 or MT4, designed for both beginners and professionals, featuring 200+ indicators and automated trading options.

Scalping & Hedging Allowed – Flexible strategies, slippage control, swap-free accounts on request.

Cost Efficiency – Competitive spreads starting from 0.1 pips and transparent pricing.

Innovative Tools – Historical price data, Dukascopy TV, sentiment analysis, and copy/social trading.

Bonuses & Promotions – Deposit bonus up to 100% and regular contests.

24/7 Multilingual Support – Accessible through live chat, phone, and email.

Account Types

ECN Accounts (min. deposit $100)

PAMM Accounts (managed accounts)

Binary Options (with demo availability)

Islamic / Swap-Free Accounts (on request)

Trading Conditions

Execution: 100% automated STP (no manual intervention)

Minimum Order: 0.01 lot

Margin Call / Stop Out: 100% / 200%

Liquidity: Aggregated from banks, brokers, and liquidity providers via SWFX

Mobile Trading: Full account management and real-time execution on JForex4 mobile

All entities undergo strict compliance, annual audits, and implement SSL encryption for data protection.