Blitzbrokers
ETX Capital
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Overview
Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while ETX Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1982 | 2002 |
| Country | Hong Kong | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Blitzbrokers supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,WEB,Android | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and ETX Capital compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; Blitzbrokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Blitzbrokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Blitzbrokers and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Blitzbrokers supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |