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Blitzbrokers

6.3/10
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Coinbase

7.2/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Coinbase was established in 1989 and is based in United States. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while Coinbase is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Coinbase has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $100 at Coinbase.

Coinbase wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19821989
CountryHong KongUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and Coinbase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Coinbase). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Coinbase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Coinbase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Coinbase wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,WEB,AndroidiPhone/iPad,iOS,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and Coinbase compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Blitzbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Coinbase supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
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 Blitzbrokers and Coinbase 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
FeatureBlitzbrokersCoinbase
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese