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Bittrex

6.4/10

Choicetrade

4.1/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 Choicetrade was established in 2009 and is based in United States. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Choicetrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Choicetrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $250 at Choicetrade.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Unregulated
Founded20102009
CountrySouth KoreaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and Choicetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Choicetrade). Choicetrade charges withdrawal fees while Bittrex does not, giving Bittrex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bittrex charges deposit fees; Choicetrade does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bittrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Choicetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformcTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and Choicetrade compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; Choicetrade does not. Bittrex has a video library; Choicetrade does not. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; Choicetrade does not. Bittrex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Choicetrade 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
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
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 Choicetrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
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 Choicetrade 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
FeatureBittrexChoicetrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese