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Bittrex

6.4/10

DF Markets

7.2/10
3/10RegulationWinner8/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while DF Markets was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while DF Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DF Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $1 at DF Markets.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20102010
CountrySouth KoreaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and DF Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bittrex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bittrex charges deposit fees; DF Markets does not. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Bittrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while DF Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. DF Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Bittrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformWeb 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 DF Markets compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; DF Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; DF Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 DF Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
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 DF Markets 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
FeatureBittrexDF Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese