Bithumb
huobi
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial 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-F257 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Bithumb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while huobi 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. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. huobi has a video library; Bithumb does not. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. huobi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bithumb does not. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bithumb supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bithumb | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |