C 7 Traders
gcm forex
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Overview
C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while gcm forex was established in 2017 and is based in USA. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while gcm forex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; gcm forex has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $250 at gcm forex.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F248 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Country | Vanuatu | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and gcm forex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at gcm forex). gcm forex charges withdrawal fees while C 7 Traders does not, giving C 7 Traders an edge for frequent withdrawers. gcm forex charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, C 7 Traders scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while gcm forex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. gcm forex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | 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 C 7 Traders and gcm forex compare. C 7 Traders runs regular live webinars; gcm forex does not. Both provide video tutorials. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; gcm forex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. C 7 Traders maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. C 7 Traders scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while gcm forex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). gcm forex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gcm forex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 C 7 Traders and gcm forex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and gcm forex supports 8, giving gcm forex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | gcm forex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |