activtrades
Bulbrokers
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Bulbrokers was established in 2000 and is based in Bulgaria. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bulbrokers is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Bulbrokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $100 at Bulbrokers.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F218 | Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2000 |
| Country | United States | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Bulbrokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bulbrokers supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. activtrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Bulbrokers compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. activtrades has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Bulbrokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and Bulbrokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Bulbrokers supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Bulbrokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |