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Valbury Capital
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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. 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 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valbury Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. Valbury Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Valbury Capital compare. Valbury Capital has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Valbury Capital integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. Valbury Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital 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 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |