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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

Bittrex

6.4/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Bittrex was established in 2010 and is based in South Korea. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Bittrex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bittrex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $100 at Bittrex.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationUnregulatedSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded19992010
CountryUKSouth Korea
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Bittrex, 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 Bittrex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bittrex does not. Bittrex charges deposit fees; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bittrex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Bittrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform

Education & Research

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

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
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 Alpha Capital Markets and Bittrex 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
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsBittrex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese