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Hirose Financial
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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2004 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bulbrokers). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. Hirose Financial edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bulbrokers does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bulbrokers and Hirose Financial 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.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |