Circle Markets
Trust Capital TC
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Trust Capital TC was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Trust Capital TC is regulated by CySEC (no. 369/18) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trust Capital TC has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $250 at Trust Capital TC.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | CySEC (no. 369/18) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2016 |
| Country | New Zealand | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and Trust Capital TC, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Trust Capital TC). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Trust Capital TC does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Trust Capital TC does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trust Capital TC supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trust Capital TC supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Trust Capital TC compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Trust Capital TC scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Trust Capital TC supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Trust Capital TC uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Trust Capital TC scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Circle Markets and Trust Capital TC 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 | Circle Markets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Arabic |