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In this head to head comparison of Capital.com vs Trade Nation, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Capital.com and Trade Nation are reputable online brokers with Trust Scores reflecting their credibility. Capital.com, founded in 2016, has a Trust Score of 87, placing it in the trusted category according to ForexBrokers.com. Trade Nation, established in 2014, holds a slightly lower Trust Score of 85, also marking it as a trusted broker. Both companies are private and not listed on any stock exchange, nor do they operate as banks.
When comparing their regulatory credentials, Capital.com holds three Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license, showcasing their commitment to high-level compliance. In contrast, Trade Nation holds two Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license, maintaining a strong regulatory standing that is slightly less comprehensive than Capital.com’s. Overall, both brokers offer a secure environment for traders, with Capital.com having a slight edge in regulatory credentials.
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| Year Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 2 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
Capital.com and Trade Nation both offer competitive options in terms of commissions and fees, each with unique features that may appeal to different types of traders. Capital.com stands out with its slightly below-average industry pricing and its dynamic spread averaging 0.67 pips for the EUR/USD pair in April 2024. This makes it an attractive option for low-cost forex trading, especially with its universal account accessible to retail traders and an additional professional account for eligible clients. Capital.com has been rated 5 stars for commissions and fees and ranks #3 out of 63 brokers according to ForexBrokers.com.
In contrast, Trade Nation provides competitive fixed-spread pricing across its proprietary platform while also offering variable spreads on the MetaTrader platform. For the EUR/USD pair, Trade Nation's fixed spread is 0.6 pips, although it temporarily increases during the daily rollover period to an average closer to 1 pip. The broker features three primary account types, including a commission-based Raw Spread account and a commission-free MetaTrader account, with the TN Trader platform showing the lowest overall cost. Trade Nation also holds a 5-star rating for commissions and fees and ranks #7 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com.
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $0 |
| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | 0.67 | 0.6 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.67 | 0.6 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Comparing Capital.com vs Trade Nation for range of investments, Capital.com offers far more choice with 5,585 tradeable instruments versus Trade Nation’s 1,000. For forex, Capital.com lists 125 currency pairs, while Trade Nation has 46. Both brokers offer forex trading via contracts (CFD/spot). Each also lets you trade cryptocurrency derivatives, but neither lets you buy actual crypto. If you want to own real shares, note that neither provides exchange-traded U.S. or international stocks; stock access is through derivatives.
Trade Nation supports copy trading, whereas Capital.com does not. According to ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com earns 4.5/5 stars and ranks 23rd out of 63 brokers for Range of Investments; Trade Nation scores 3.5/5 stars and ranks 39th. In short, Capital.com is the stronger pick for variety—especially for forex pairs and total symbols—while Trade Nation may appeal if you prefer copy trading and a simpler lineup.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 1000 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 46 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | No |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Capital.com and Trade Nation both provide free demo (paper) accounts, proprietary platforms, Windows desktop downloads, and web-based platforms. Each supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) but not MT5. In ForexBrokers.com’s Trading Platforms and Tools category, Capital.com is rated 4.5/5 stars and ranks #10 of 63 brokers, while Trade Nation earns 4/5 stars and ranks #45.
When it comes to tools, the standout differences are social features and chart execution: Trade Nation offers copy trading, whereas Capital.com does not; Capital.com lets you place trades directly from charts, while Trade Nation does not. Counts for technical indicators, drawing tools, watch list fields, and any DupliTrade or ZuluTrade integrations aren’t provided here. If you want copy trading, Trade Nation has the edge; if you value chart-based order entry and higher platform ratings, Capital.com stands out.
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Trade Nation
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | No |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 115 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | No |
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Capital.com and Trade Nation both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android, with price alerts, trendline tools, and auto-saving chart drawings. For charting depth, Capital.com lists 30 technical indicators, while Trade Nation offers 99. A key difference is watchlist syncing: Trade Nation syncs your mobile watchlist with your online account, but Capital.com does not. (Details on time frame options and creating real-time quote watchlists were not specified.)
In third-party scores, Capital.com earns 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #11 out of 63 brokers for Mobile Trading Apps on ForexBrokers.com, while Trade Nation scores 4 stars and ranks #46. If you value higher overall app ratings, Capital.com stands out; if you want more built-in indicators and synced watchlists, Trade Nation may suit you better.
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Trade Nation
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 99 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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Both Capital.com and Trade Nation deliver daily market commentary and stream forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones. Each includes a sentiment tool showing the balance of long vs. short positions, and neither offers tools from Autochartist or Trading Central. Key differences: Capital.com adds TipRanks analyst insights and an in-platform economic calendar, while Trade Nation provides research from Acuity Trading (Signal Centre) but lacks TipRanks and an economic calendar.
For overall market research, Capital.com offers a wider mix of tools, earning a 4.5/5 research rating and ranking #14 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. Trade Nation delivers clear commentary, premium news, sentiment, and Acuity Trading signals, but its toolkit is slimmer; it holds a 3.5/5 research rating and ranks #43 out of 63.
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Trade Nation
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | Yes | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | Yes |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | No |
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If you’re a beginner choosing between Capital.com and Trade Nation, both brokers give you a clear path to learn. Each offers at least 10 beginner videos plus 10+ advanced videos, so you can start with the basics and progress to more complex ideas. The video lessons cover trading concepts used in forex and CFDs, helping new traders build skills at their own pace.
Neither broker runs monthly client webinars, so live classroom-style teaching is limited. Based on ForexBrokers.com’s education results, Capital.com stands out: 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranked #8 of 63 for Education, while Trade Nation scores 3.5 stars and ranks #41. For most beginners, that means Capital.com offers stronger, more polished learning overall, while Trade Nation still delivers useful video training.
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Trade Nation
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| Webinars | No | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than Trade Nation. Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #10, while Trade Nation finished with an overall rank of #34.
Capital.com stands out for its quality research, strong educational content, and innovative web platform. Capital.com holds fewer regulatory licenses and offers a narrower range of markets than some of the best brokers, but still significantly outperforms the industry average.
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Both Capital.com and Trade Nation do not provide the option to buy actual delivered cryptocurrency, but they do offer cryptocurrency derivatives, allowing users to trade without owning the actual digital assets.
Capital.com vs. Trade Nation: neither supports ACH or SEPA transfers, both support Skrill and bank wires for deposits and withdrawals, but only Capital.com offers PayPal—giving it a broader range of payment options.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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