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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while fxglobe was established in 2012 and is based in Malta. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while fxglobe is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxglobe has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at fxglobe.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F243 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2012 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and fxglobe, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fxglobe). fxglobe charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while fxglobe supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxglobe edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxglobe compare. fxglobe runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. fxglobe has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. fxglobe publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. fxglobe integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bulbrokers does not. fxglobe maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxglobe scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 fxglobe supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxglobe uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxglobe scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxglobe offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and fxglobe supports 8, giving fxglobe broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | fxglobe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |