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BeeOptions

6.4/10

Bittrex

6.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BeeOptions was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Bittrex was established in 2010 and is based in South Korea. BeeOptions holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Bittrex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. BeeOptions serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bittrex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at BeeOptions and $100 at Bittrex.

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FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded20042010
CountryCyprusSouth Korea
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BeeOptions and Bittrex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BeeOptions has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Bittrex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bittrex charges deposit fees; BeeOptions does not. Overall, BeeOptions scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BeeOptions wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

BeeOptions offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bittrex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BeeOptions supports social and copy trading features, which Bittrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BeeOptions and Bittrex compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; BeeOptions does not. Bittrex has a video library; BeeOptions does not. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; BeeOptions does not. Bittrex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); BeeOptions does not. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BeeOptions 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.

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FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
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 BeeOptions 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.

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FeatureBeeOptionsBittrex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese