Libertex vs Kraken
| Libertex | Kraken |
|---|---|
3.6
|
3.9
Kraken is #29 in our crypto broker rankings. |
 Traders from US not accepted
|
Traders from US accepted |
|
Libertex is a well-known broker, established in 2012. The regulated brand has served numerous clients and is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with license number 164/12. Libertex offers CFD trading on 250+ underlying assets, including through an innovative and user-friendly proprietary web trader platform. Choose between CFDs on forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks, indices and ETFs, which are available with tight spreads and low commissions. |
Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a proprietary trading terminal and a list of 220+ tradeable crypto tokens. Up to 1:5 leverage is available with stable rollover fees on spot crypto trading and up to 1:50 on futures. The exchange also supports crypto staking and has an interactive NFT marketplace. |
| 78.31% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. | |
| Bonus Offer | |
| Lower fees when trading volume exceeds $50,000 in 30 days | |
| Comment by Reviewer | |
| "Libertex will appeal to both beginner and experienced traders thanks to its easy-to-use platform and low fees. The brand is also a good pick for share dealing with commission-free stock investing." | "Kraken will suit traders looking for a diverse list of cryptos including Bitcoin and a good security track record." |
| Pros | |
|
|
| Cons | |
|
|
| Awards | |
|
|
| Instruments | |
| CFDs on Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, Indices, Stocks, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, ETFs | Cryptos |
| Demo Account | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | |
| €100 | $10 |
| Trading Platforms | |
|
|
| Payment Methods | |
| Minimum Trade | |
| €20 | Variable |
| Regulator | |
| CySEC | FCA, FinCEN, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, FSA |
| Margin Trading | |
| Yes | Yes |
| STP Account | |
| No | No |
| ECN Account | |
| No | No |
| DMA Account | |
| No | No |
| MAM Account | |
| No | No |
| PAMM Account | |
| No | No |
| LAMM Account | |
| No | No |
| Demat Account | |
| No | No |
| AI / Machine Learning | |
| No | No |
| Robo Advisor | |
| No | No |
| Negative Balance Protection | |
| Yes | No |
| Market Maker | |
| Yes | No |
| P2P Trading | |
| No | No |
| Spot Trading | |
| No | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | |
| iOS, Android + Browser | Yes |
| App Review | |
Libertex offers an iOS and Android-compatible mobile app with advanced features and trading tools. Users can make deposits, execute positions and analyze the markets in a few swipes. Traders can also flick between live and demo mode with one tap. |
|
| Auto Trading | |
| Kraken Futures is integrated in other platforms which have bots: Bookmap, Caspian, FMZ Quant, Gunbot, HaasOnline, Hyndor, Margin | |
| Copy Trading | |
| No | No |
| Social Trading | |
| No | No |
| VPS Hosting | |
| No | No |
| Tournaments | |
| No | No |
| Demo Competitions | |
| No | No |
| Ethical Investing | |
| No | No |
| Custodial Account | |
| No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
| No | No |
| Inactivity Fee | |
| Yes - if the client is inactive for 180 calendar day. Applies to clients with a total account balance less than 5000 euros (4500 GBP, 5300 CHF, 22500 PLN respectively) | |
| Islamic Account | |
| No | No |
| Account Currencies | |
|
|
| Stock Exchanges | |
| Commodities | |
| CFD Trading | |
| Libertex's list of CFDs covers a decent range of tradeable underlying assets, but there isn't much depth with only around 250 in total. Leverage up to 1:30 for retail clients is available in accordance with CySEC regulations, and traders can choose between three excellent trading platforms. Best of all are the tight spreads available on all markets and the zero commissions on investments in stocks. | CFD trading not offered |
| Leverage | |
| Up to 1:30 (Retail) | |
| FTSE Spread | |
| Variable | |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| Variable | |
| Oil Spread | |
| Variable | |
| Stocks Spread | |
| Variable | |
| Forex Trading | |
| Libertex offers CFD trading on 50+ forex pairs, offering long and short opportunities. Its strength comes in its tight spreads – we were offered 0.2 pips for EUR/USD. | Forex trading not offered |
| Forex App | |
Libertex offers an iOS and Android-compatible mobile app with advanced features and trading tools. Users can make deposits, execute positions and analyze the markets in a few swipes. Traders can also flick between live and demo mode with one tap. |
|
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| From 0.2 | |
| EURUSD Spread | |
| From 0.2 | |
| EURGBP Spread | |
| From 0.2 | |
| Assets | |
| 50+ | |
| Currency Indices | |
|
|
| Cryptocurrency | |
| With 70+ cryptocurrencies available to trade via CFDs with tight spreads, low commissions and overnight swap fees, Libertex is a great option for crypto CFD traders. The list of crypto CFDs includes the usual major players like Bitcoin and a good variety of lesser-known cryptos such as Tezos. | Kraken is a specialized crypto exchange and supports more than 220 cryptocurrencies. These include all of the established tokens like Bitcoin as well as some altcoins. Traders can make trades on spot crypto markets with up to 1:5 leverage or on futures with up to 1:50. Fees are low and the platform is super easy to pick up. |
| Spread | |
| Variable | 0-0.26% average |
| Coins | |
|
|
| Crypto Lending | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Mining | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Staking | |
| No | Yes |
| Auto Market Maker | |
| No | No |
|
|
|
| 78.31% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. | |