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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Alpha Capital Markets was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Alpha Capital Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Alpha Capital Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $0 at Alpha Capital Markets.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20081999
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Alpha Capital Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Adamant Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Adamant Finance offers MT5, cTrader, while Alpha Capital Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Alpha Capital Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Alpha Capital Markets compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Adamant Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Adamant Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Adamant Finance and Alpha Capital Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAlpha Capital Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese