Blitzbrokers
forextime
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Overview
Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while forextime was established in 2011 and is based in Lebanon. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while forextime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forextime has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $250 at forextime.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F230 |
| Founded | 1982 | 2011 |
| Country | Hong Kong | Lebanon |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and forextime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at forextime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forextime charges deposit fees; Blitzbrokers does not. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while forextime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Blitzbrokers supports social and copy trading features, which forextime does not offer. forextime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and forextime compare. forextime runs regular live webinars; Blitzbrokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. forextime publishes daily market commentary; Blitzbrokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. forextime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forextime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 forextime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 forextime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Blitzbrokers supports 2 languages and forextime supports 8, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Blitzbrokers | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |