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Bittrex

6.4/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
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-F296
Founded20102017
CountrySouth KoreaGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at pro finance service). pro finance service charges withdrawal fees while Bittrex does not, giving Bittrex an edge for frequent withdrawers. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bittrex does not. Bittrex charges deposit fees; pro finance service does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bittrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
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 pro finance service 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
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
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 pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bittrex supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBittrexpro finance service
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic