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Bittrex

6.4/10
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fx choice

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while fx choice was established in 2016 and is based in Australia. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while fx choice is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx choice has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $250 at fx choice.

fx choice wins this category
FeatureBittrexfx choice
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F235
Founded20102016
CountrySouth KoreaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and fx choice, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fx choice). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. fx choice applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bittrex does not. Bittrex charges deposit fees; fx choice does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexfx choice
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and fx choice 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. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexfx choice
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 fx choice supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx choice uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx choice scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx choice wins this category
FeatureBittrexfx choice
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bittrex and fx choice offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bittrex supports 2 languages and fx choice supports 8, giving fx choice broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBittrexfx choice
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic