Bithumb
Fidelity
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $100 at Fidelity.
| Feature | Bithumb | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Country | Hong Kong | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Bithumb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bithumb does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bithumb | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fidelity supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Bithumb edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bithumb | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,iOS,Mac | iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bithumb and Fidelity compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. Fidelity has a video library; Bithumb does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bithumb does not. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Fidelity supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bithumb | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fidelity 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 | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |