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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Bittrex

6.4/10
4/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Bittrex was established in 2010 and is based in South Korea. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Bittrex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bittrex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $100 at Bittrex.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationBDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, SeychellesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded20122010
CountryMauritiusSouth Korea
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Bittrex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Bittrex does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Bittrex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Bittrex compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss 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
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
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 BDSwiss 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
FeatureBDSwissBittrex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese