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CapTrader vs easyMarkets

Compare CapTrader and easyMarkets side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CapTrader

CapTrader

Active traders wanting broad market access

CapTrader is a German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering access to 1.2 million securities ac…

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easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, …

Head-to-head comparison

CapTrader vs easyMarkets
Feature CapTrader easyMarkets
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee From EUR 2 (European exchanges, 0.1% of order volume); from USD 2 (US exchanges, USD 0.01 per share) CFDs on 65+ shares; spread-based, no commission
Regulators BaFin, CBI CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, FSCA
Best for Active traders wanting broad market access Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Funds
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account

Pros & cons

CapTrader

CapTrader

Pros

  • No account management or inactivity fee
  • Access to 1.2 million securities on 170+ exchanges in 40 countries
  • Low stock and ETF commissions from EUR 2 or USD 2
  • Options trading from EUR 2 per contract
  • Futures trading from EUR 1 per contract
  • Free unlimited demo account
  • Multiple platform options including Trader Workstation and TradingView
  • German-language support with a dedicated phone hotline

Cons

  • High minimum deposit of EUR 2,000 (EUR 25,000 for corporate accounts)
  • Trader Workstation has a steep learning curve
  • No direct crypto spot trading - only crypto futures and ETNs
  • Bank transfer is the only deposit/withdrawal method
  • Second and subsequent withdrawals per month carry a fee
  • Platform complexity may overwhelm beginners
easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Pros

  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Fixed spreads provide cost certainty
  • Proprietary dealCancellation tool lets traders undo a losing trade
  • Freeze Rate locks in a price while the trader confirms an order
  • Negative balance protection on CySEC and ASIC accounts
  • Vanilla options available on the proprietary platform
  • Free unlimited demo account with $100,000 virtual balance
  • Regulated by Tier 1 authorities CySEC and ASIC

Cons

  • Fixed spreads are wider than ECN/STP alternatives, especially on Standard accounts
  • No commission-based raw-spread account available on the proprietary platform
  • CFD execution only - no direct ownership of stocks, ETFs or crypto
  • No copy trading or social investing features
  • Unique risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate) are limited to the proprietary platform, not MT4/MT5
  • UK FCA authorisation was withdrawn in 2022
  • Product availability varies by regulatory entity and region
CapTrader

CapTrader

CapTrader is a German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers offering access to 1.2 million securities across 170+ exchanges with low per-trade commissions and no inactivity fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

easyMarkets

easyMarkets

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, and proprietary risk tools including dealCancellation and Freeze Rate.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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