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Bittrex

6.4/10

DIF Broker

6.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while DIF Broker was established in 1996 and is based in Portugal. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while DIF Broker is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DIF Broker has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $500 at DIF Broker.

Tied
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
Min. Deposit$100$500
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20101996
CountrySouth KoreaPortugal
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and DIF Broker, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at DIF Broker). DIF Broker charges withdrawal fees while Bittrex does not, giving Bittrex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bittrex charges deposit fees; DIF Broker does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
Min. Deposit$100$500
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and DIF Broker compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 DIF Broker supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
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 DIF Broker 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
FeatureBittrexDIF Broker
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese