ETFinance
Uphold
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Overview
ETFinance was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. ETFinance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. ETFinance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $215 at ETFinance and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | ETFinance | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $215 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETFinance and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $215 at ETFinance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ETFinance charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETFinance | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $215 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ETFinance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ETFinance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ETFinance | 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,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETFinance and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. ETFinance publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. ETFinance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. ETFinance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ETFinance | 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. ETFinance 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 | ETFinance | 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 ETFinance and Uphold offer live chat support. ETFinance offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. ETFinance supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving ETFinance broader global reach. ETFinance scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | ETFinance | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |