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Blitzbrokers

6.3/10

Nadex

3.9/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blitzbrokers was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Blitzbrokers holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. Blitzbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Blitzbrokers and $250 at Nadex.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Unregulated
Founded19822008
CountryHong KongUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blitzbrokers and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blitzbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Nadex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Blitzbrokers does not. Overall, Blitzbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Blitzbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Nadex supports 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,WEB,AndroidWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blitzbrokers and Nadex compare. Blitzbrokers has a video library; Nadex does not. Blitzbrokers integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Nadex does not. Blitzbrokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Blitzbrokers wins this category
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
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 Nadex 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
FeatureBlitzbrokersNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese