Ascot Securities
Uphold
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Overview
Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2013 |
| Country | Estonia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Ascot Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ascot Securities integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ascot Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | 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. Ascot Securities 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 | Ascot Securities | 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 Ascot Securities and Uphold offer live chat support. Ascot Securities offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Ascot Securities broader global reach. Ascot Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |