Bithumb
freetrade
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2016 |
| Country | Hong Kong | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Bithumb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while freetrade 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. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, 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 Bithumb and freetrade compare. freetrade runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. freetrade has a video library; Bithumb does not. freetrade publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. freetrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bithumb does not. freetrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bithumb and freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bithumb supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bithumb | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |