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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while fxdd was established in 2010 and is based in Belize. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while fxdd is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxdd has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at fxdd.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2010 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and fxdd, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fxdd). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxdd does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while fxdd supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. fxdd edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Bulbrokers and fxdd compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. fxdd has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. fxdd integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. fxdd maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fxdd supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxdd uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bulbrokers and fxdd offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and fxdd supports 8, giving fxdd broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |