Bithumb
Chase Bank
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Chase Bank was established in 1975 and is based in United States. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while Chase Bank is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Chase Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $100 at Chase Bank.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2009 | 1975 |
| Country | Hong Kong | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and Chase Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Chase Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Bithumb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Chase Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Chase Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bithumb supports social and copy trading features, which Chase Bank does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,iOS,Mac | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bithumb and Chase Bank compare. Chase Bank runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. Chase Bank has a video library; Bithumb does not. Chase Bank publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. Chase Bank integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bithumb does not. Chase Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Chase Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bithumb accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Chase Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bithumb and Chase Bank 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.
| Feature | Bithumb | Chase Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |