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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while fxgiants was established in 2011 and is based in Cyprus. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while fxgiants is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgiants has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at fxgiants.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | 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-F242 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and fxgiants, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fxgiants). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxgiants does not. fxgiants charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while fxgiants supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxgiants edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxgiants compare. fxgiants runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. fxgiants has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. fxgiants publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. fxgiants integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. fxgiants maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxgiants scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxgiants supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgiants uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxgiants offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and fxgiants supports 8, giving fxgiants broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |