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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |