Two brokers clash on regulation scope, pricing clarity, and platform choice. One leans on local compliance, the other on global oversight and cost efficiency.
Trade Nation outperforms Dupoin on overall score and regulation ecosystem, making it the clearer choice for most traders.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Dupoin if…
Choose Dupoin if you want local Indonesian regulation and MT4/MT5 access.
Choose Trade Nation if…
Choose Trade Nation if you want FCA/ASIC oversight and a proprietary platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Trade Nation offers tighter spreads from 0.60 pips vs 1.50 pips for Dupoin, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
BAPPEBTI-licensed and OJK-registered, full Indonesian regulatory compliance
OJK registration no. 2025020000000412 is publicly verifiable
Offers both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Local Indonesian bank transfer funding with IDR accounts
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Dupoin | Trade Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Dupoin rates 3.6/5 and Trade Nation rates 4.1/5. Trade Nation has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Trade Nation starts from 0.6 pips, tighter than Dupoin's 1.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Trade Nation has no minimum deposit, while Dupoin requires at least $30. This makes Trade Nation more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Trade Nation holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC), providing stronger investor protections. Dupoin may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
Trade Nation stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Dupoin lists maximum leverage of 100:1, while Trade Nation lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Dupoin supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Trade Nation supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. Dupoin has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5. Trade Nation has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Trade Nation wins for regulation with FCA and ASIC oversight; Dupoin is limited to BAPPEBTI and OJK.
Trade Nation wins for active traders due to 1000 instruments and 500:1 leverage.
Dupoin is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available.
Trade Nation wins for platform choice with a proprietary platform and advanced charting.
Trade Nation wins for beginners with no minimum deposit and multilingual support.
Trade Nation dominates instrument variety with 1000 tradable instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.6 / 5 | 3.9 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
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| Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $30 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 1.5 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
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| Max Leverage | 100:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | BAPPEBTI OJK | FCA ASIC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Pros
Fixed spreads from 0.6 pips with no commission
No minimum deposit and no inactivity fee
Strong FCA and ASIC multi-region regulation
Simple, transparent cost structure ideal for cost-conscious traders
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Only available to Indonesian residents, no international clients
Shorter operating history than established domestic peers
Narrow product range limited to forex and commodity futures
Leverage capped at 100:1 under BAPPEBTI rules
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Support available in limited languages
Cons
Limited asset classes, no stocks or ETF CFDs
Proprietary platform is basic compared to MT4/MT5
Fixed spreads widen significantly during major news events
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
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Score 3.6 / 5
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