easyMarkets
kvb kunlun
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while kvb kunlun was established in 2012 and is based in Switzerland. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while kvb kunlun is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; kvb kunlun has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at kvb kunlun.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F267 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | Switzerland |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and kvb kunlun, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at kvb kunlun). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while kvb kunlun supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which kvb kunlun does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and kvb kunlun compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; kvb kunlun does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; kvb kunlun does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while kvb kunlun supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). kvb kunlun uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. kvb kunlun scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and kvb kunlun offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and kvb kunlun supports 8, giving kvb kunlun broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | easyMarkets | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |