amarkets
Bittrex
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Bittrex was established in 2010 and is based in South Korea. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bittrex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Bittrex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $100 at Bittrex.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F223 | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
| Country | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Bittrex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Bittrex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. amarkets charges deposit fees; Bittrex does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bittrex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Bittrex compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; amarkets 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.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Bittrex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 amarkets and Bittrex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Bittrex supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Bittrex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |