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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F257 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
| Country | Bulgaria | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at huobi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. huobi supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. huobi has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. huobi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |