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Bittrex

6.4/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded20101996
CountrySouth KoreaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bittrex does not. Bittrex charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformMT4, Web 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 London Capital Group (LCG) 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
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bittrex supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBittrexLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.