EagleFX
Uphold
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Overview
EagleFX was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Dominica, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. EagleFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. EagleFX serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at EagleFX and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | EagleFX | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Country | Dominica | United States |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between EagleFX and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at EagleFX). EagleFX charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | EagleFX | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
EagleFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. EagleFX supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. EagleFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | EagleFX | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, 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 EagleFX and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; EagleFX does not. Uphold has a video library; EagleFX does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | EagleFX | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. EagleFX 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 | EagleFX | 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 EagleFX and Uphold offer live chat support. EagleFX offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. EagleFX supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving EagleFX broader global reach. EagleFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | EagleFX | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |