Coinbase
Sharekhan
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Overview
Coinbase was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in United States, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Coinbase holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Coinbase serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Coinbase and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1989 | 2000 |
| Country | United States | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Coinbase and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Coinbase). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Coinbase does not, giving Coinbase an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Coinbase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Sharekhan supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,iOS, | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Coinbase and Sharekhan compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; Coinbase does not. Both provide video tutorials. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Coinbase does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Coinbase accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Coinbase uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Coinbase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Coinbase and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Coinbase supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Coinbase | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |