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Bittrex

6.4/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20102005
CountrySouth KoreaLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Bittrex does not, giving Bittrex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bittrex charges deposit fees; SpreadCo does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformWeb 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 SpreadCo compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
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 SpreadCo 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
FeatureBittrexSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese