CM Trading
Uphold
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Overview
CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | CM Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Seychelles | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at CM Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. CM Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | CM Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. CM Trading integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CM Trading scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CM Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading 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 | CM Trading | 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 CM Trading and Uphold offer live chat support. CM Trading offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. CM Trading supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving CM Trading broader global reach. CM Trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |