Bithumb
Sharekhan
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Overview
Bithumb was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Bithumb holds licences including Unregulated, while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Bithumb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Bithumb and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2009 | 2000 |
| Country | Hong Kong | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bithumb and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Bithumb). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Bithumb does not, giving Bithumb an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Bithumb offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Sharekhan supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bithumb and Sharekhan compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; Bithumb does not. Sharekhan has a video library; Bithumb does not. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Bithumb does not. Sharekhan integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bithumb does not. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Bithumb uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bithumb scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bithumb supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bithumb | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |