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Bittrex

6.4/10

Bulbrokers

5.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner6/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while Bulbrokers was established in 2000 and is based in Bulgaria. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Bulbrokers is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bulbrokers has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20102000
CountrySouth KoreaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and Bulbrokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bittrex does not. Bittrex charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bittrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bulbrokers supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bittrex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and Bulbrokers compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. Bittrex has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. Bittrex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bittrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Bulbrokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bittrex and Bulbrokers 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.

Tied
FeatureBittrexBulbrokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese