Darwinex
Uphold
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Overview
Darwinex was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Darwinex holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Darwinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Darwinex and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Darwinex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Darwinex and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Darwinex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Darwinex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Darwinex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Darwinex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Darwinex | 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, Web Trader, | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Darwinex and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Darwinex publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Darwinex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Darwinex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Darwinex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Darwinex 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 | Darwinex | 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 Darwinex and Uphold offer live chat support. Darwinex offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Darwinex supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Darwinex broader global reach. Darwinex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Darwinex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |