C 7 Traders
Uphold
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Overview
C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Country | Vanuatu | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders 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 C 7 Traders). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. C 7 Traders edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | Web, Desktop & 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 Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. C 7 Traders integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. C 7 Traders scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | 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 C 7 Traders and Uphold offer live chat support. C 7 Traders offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving C 7 Traders broader global reach. C 7 Traders scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |