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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Trust rank #22 · Editorial rating 9.1 / 10 · Founded 2017
tastytrade provides forex trading through its tastyfx platform, offering access to a wide range of currency pairs on an intuitive interface with built-in tools and education. It delivers a focused, platform-driven forex…
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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…
Read the TradeStation reviewtastytrade (United States, founded 2017) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our medium-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 55 countries; tastytrade is available in 1 countries where TradeStation is not, and TradeStation in 178 where tastytrade is not.
Scored on 9 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.
| Criteria | tastytrade | TradeStation |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 9.1 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #22 | #24 |
| Founded | 2017 | 1982 |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Regulators | CFTC, NFA | CFTC, FCA, NFA |
| Broker type | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Platforms | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Instruments | Forex | Forex |
| Countries accepted | 56 countries | 233 countries |
| Fee level | Medium | Low |
| Trading types | Spot Trading | Spot Trading |
| Best-for use cases | Retail Trading | Professional 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.
Available at both (55): Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal and 15 more.
Only tastytrade (1): United States of America.
Only TradeStation (178): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory and 153 more.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
TradeStation holds more regulatory licences: tastytrade (CFTC, NFA) versus TradeStation (CFTC, FCA, NFA). Tier-1 licences: tastytrade 2, TradeStation 3.
tastytrade offers Proprietary; TradeStation offers Proprietary.
TradeStation is in the lower fee bracket (medium vs low) in our catalogue.
TradeStation is the older of the two, founded in 1982; tastytrade was founded in 2017.
They overlap in 55 countries. tastytrade is additionally available in 1 countries (United States of America) and TradeStation in 178 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla and 172 more).
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.