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Uphold
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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
| Country | Bulgaria | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bulbrokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bulbrokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. Uphold has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uphold offer live chat support. Bulbrokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Bulbrokers broader global reach. Bulbrokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |