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Coinbase

7.2/10
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Traders Trust

8.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Coinbase was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in United States, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Coinbase serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded19891998
CountryUnited StatesCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Coinbase and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Coinbase does not. Overall, Coinbase scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Coinbase wins this category
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Coinbase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust 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.

Tied
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,iOS,MT4, 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 Traders Trust compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; Coinbase does not. Both provide video tutorials. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; Coinbase does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Traders Trust maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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

Tied
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
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 Coinbase and Traders Trust 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
FeatureCoinbaseTraders Trust
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese