Bithumb
City Of Investment
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | Bithumb | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
| Country | Hong Kong | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. City Of Investment has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $3000 (vs $500 at Bithumb). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Bithumb does not, giving Bithumb an edge for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bithumb does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Bithumb does not. Overall, Bithumb scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bithumb | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bithumb supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Bithumb | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bithumb and City Of Investment compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Bithumb does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bithumb does not. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 City Of Investment supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bithumb | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 City Of Investment 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 | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |