Evolution Brokers
huobi
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Overview
Evolution Brokers was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Belize, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Evolution Brokers holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evolution Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at Evolution Brokers and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F257 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Belize | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evolution Brokers and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $300 at Evolution Brokers). Evolution Brokers charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Evolution Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Evolution Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. huobi supports social and copy trading features, which Evolution Brokers does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | 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 Evolution Brokers and huobi compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evolution Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Evolution Brokers and huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evolution Brokers supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evolution Brokers | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |