Blackwell Global investments
Circle Markets
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Overview
Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $100 at Circle Markets.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2007 |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Blackwell Global investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Blackwell Global investments does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Blackwell Global investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Blackwell Trader MT4, Mobile | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blackwell Global investments and Circle Markets 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. Blackwell Global investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Blackwell Global investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Blackwell Global investments and Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |