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Bithumb

4.8/10

fx next

8.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureBithumbfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F237
Founded20092018
CountryHong KongDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx next has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Bithumb). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Bithumb does not, giving Bithumb an edge for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bithumb does not. fx next charges deposit fees; Bithumb does not. Overall, Bithumb scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bithumb wins this category
FeatureBithumbfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bithumb supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBithumbfx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,iOS,MacMT4, 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 fx next compare. fx next runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. fx next has a video library; Bithumb does not. fx next publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. fx next integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bithumb does not. fx next maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
FeatureBithumbfx next
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. Bithumb accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
FeatureBithumbfx next
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 Bithumb and fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bithumb supports 2 languages and fx next supports 8, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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