Alpha Capital Markets
Uphold
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Uphold). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Alpha Capital Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Alpha Capital Markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Uphold offer live chat support. Alpha Capital Markets offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Alpha Capital Markets broader global reach. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |