ScoreCM vs TradeStation (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

ScoreCM

Trust rank #11 · Founded 2024

ScoreCM is a forex broker offering online access to currency and CFD markets via web and mobile platforms, with account options, trading tools, education, and customer support. Verify its regulatory status, fees,…

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TradeStation

Trust rank #24 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 1982

TradeStation forex broker offers forex trading on a well-regarded platform with advanced charting, customizable order tools, and API-driven automation. Users can analyze currency pairs, execute trades, and streamline workflows within a technology-focused…

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ScoreCM (founded 2024) holds 9 regulatory licences (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE…), offers MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. TradeStation (United States, founded 1982) holds 3 regulatory licences (CFTC, FCA, NFA), 3 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 199 countries; ScoreCM is available in 4 countries where TradeStation is not, and TradeStation in 34 where ScoreCM is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • ScoreCM leads on trust rank, regulatory coverage and instrument range.
  • TradeStation leads on track record, country coverage and tier-1 licences.
  • Level on platform choice and fee level.

Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

ScoreCM vs TradeStation: side-by-side data

CriteriaScoreCMTradeStation
Editorial ratingNot verified9 / 10
Trust rank#11#24
Founded20241982
HeadquartersNot verifiedUnited States
RegulatorsMW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GHCFTC, FCA, NFA
Broker typeMarket MakerMarket Maker
PlatformsMT5Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsForex
Countries accepted203 countries233 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingSpot Trading
Best-for use casesProfessional Trading, Retail TradingProfessional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

ScoreCM

  • High leverage up to 1:1000
  • Multiple account types: Standard, Pro, Elite
  • Supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform
  • Low minimum deposit requirement
  • Wide range of tradable instruments

TradeStation

  • Advanced desktop charting and analytics
  • EasyLanguage strategy automation and backtesting for FX
  • Real-time scanning (RadarScreen) and custom alerts
  • Advanced order types (OCO, bracket, trailing)
  • APIs and SDKs for algorithmic FX trading

Cons

ScoreCM

  • Unclear regulatory status
  • No investor compensation scheme disclosed
  • Negative balance protection not stated
  • Client fund segregation not clearly disclosed
  • No independent audit reporting

TradeStation

  • No native MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) support
  • Market-maker execution (no true ECN/STP)
  • Indirect forex offering via OANDA (separate third-party account)
  • No negative balance protection or guaranteed stop-loss orders
  • US FIFO and no-hedging restrictions apply

Key features

ScoreCM

  • Trading instruments coverage
  • Trading platforms and analytics tools
  • Execution model and pricing
  • Security and client fund protection
  • Regulation and compliance standards
  • Account types funding and fees

TradeStation

  • CFTC and NFA regulated forex via OANDA
  • Advanced charting and strategy automation with EasyLanguage
  • OCO and bracket orders with comprehensive risk controls
  • Real time scanning backtesting and optimization tools
  • Desktop web and mobile platforms with around the clock weekday forex data
  • Micro lot trading and fractional pip pricing

Country availability: ScoreCM vs TradeStation

Available at both (199): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 159 more.

Only ScoreCM (4): Canada, Iraq, Japan, Libya.

Only TradeStation (34): Antarctica, Austria, Belgium, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Southern Territories, Germany, Greece, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands and 9 more.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

ScoreCM vs TradeStation: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, ScoreCM or TradeStation?

ScoreCM holds more regulatory licences: ScoreCM (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GH) versus TradeStation (CFTC, FCA, NFA). Tier-1 licences: ScoreCM 0, TradeStation 3.

Which trading platforms do ScoreCM and TradeStation offer?

ScoreCM offers MT5; TradeStation offers Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, ScoreCM or TradeStation?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, ScoreCM or TradeStation?

TradeStation is the older of the two, founded in 1982; ScoreCM was founded in 2024.

Are ScoreCM and TradeStation available in the same countries?

They overlap in 199 countries. ScoreCM is additionally available in 4 countries (Canada, Iraq, Japan, Libya) and TradeStation in 34 countries (Antarctica, Austria, Belgium, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria and 28 more).

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Risk warning: CFDs and forex are complex, leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Nothing on this page is financial advice; verify licence status on the regulator's register before depositing. Full risk disclosure.