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Bittrex

6.4/10
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Xtrade

6.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner8/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals0/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $1 at Xtrade.

Xtrade wins this category
FeatureBittrexXtrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20102003
CountrySouth KoreaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bittrex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bittrex charges deposit fees; Xtrade does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Xtrade wins this category
FeatureBittrexXtrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBittrexXtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformNot available

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and Xtrade compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. Bittrex has a video library; Xtrade does not. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. Bittrex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade does not. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexXtrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bittrex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bittrex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrexXtrade
Bank TransferYesNot available
Credit CardYesNot available
PayPalNoNot available
SkrillNoNot available
NetellerNoNot available

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bittrex and Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bittrex offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBittrexXtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseNot available