easyMarkets
Uphold
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | United States |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| 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 Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | 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, 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 easyMarkets and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. easyMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Uphold offer live chat support. easyMarkets offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. easyMarkets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English |