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Circle Markets

6.3/10
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Twine

6.1/10
4/10WinnerRegulation3/10
4/10FeesTied4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Twine is regulated by Unregulated among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Circle Markets wins this category
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Unregulated
Founded20072008
CountryNew ZealandUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Twine applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Twine does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Twine supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Twine supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Twine 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Twine 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.

Tied
FeatureCircle MarketsTwine
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese