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BeeOptions

6.4/10
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huobi

8.7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BeeOptions was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. BeeOptions holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. BeeOptions serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at BeeOptions and $250 at huobi.

huobi wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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-F257
Founded20042013
CountryCyprusChina
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BeeOptions and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BeeOptions has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at huobi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, BeeOptions scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BeeOptions wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

BeeOptions offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

huobi wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

huobi wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

huobi wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BeeOptions and huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BeeOptions supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBeeOptionshuobi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic