Circle Markets
XTB
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2007 | 2002 |
| Country | New Zealand | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Circle Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; XTB does not. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XTB supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and XTB 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. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Circle Markets supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Circle Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |