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atc brokers

8.6/10
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Uphold

6.5/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms5/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research1/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10WinnerSupport7/10

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Overview

atc brokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. atc brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. atc brokers serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at atc brokers and $1 at Uphold.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
Min. Deposit$250$1
RegulationFinancial 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-F224FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875
Founded20172013
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients3,500,000+4,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between atc brokers and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Uphold wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

atc brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. atc brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. atc brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
MT4YesNo
MT5YesNo
cTraderYesNo
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb, Desktop & Mobile Apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how atc brokers and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. atc brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. atc brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). atc brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both atc brokers and Uphold offer live chat support. atc brokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. atc brokers supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving atc brokers broader global reach. atc brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersUphold
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesNo
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish