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Bittrex

6.4/10

Corner Trader

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 Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $250 at Corner Trader.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Unregulated
Founded20101879
CountrySouth KoreaSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexCorner Trader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexCorner Trader
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 Corner Trader 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
FeatureBittrexCorner Trader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese