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Bittrex

6.4/10

Personal Capital

6.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
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 Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $100000 at Personal Capital.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
Min. Deposit$100$100000
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Unregulated
Founded20102008
CountrySouth KoreaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bittrex charges deposit fees; Personal Capital does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
Min. Deposit$100$100000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformDesktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and Personal Capital 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
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
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 Personal Capital 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
FeatureBittrexPersonal Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese