ETX Capital
Uphold
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2002 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital 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 ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ETX Capital | 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, 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 ETX Capital and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. ETX Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ETX Capital | 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. ETX Capital accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | 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 ETX Capital and Uphold offer live chat support. ETX Capital offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. ETX Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English |