Exante
huobi
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | 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 | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Malta | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at huobi). Exante charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, 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 Exante does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | 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 Exante and huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. huobi has a video library; Exante does not. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. huobi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | 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. huobi offers live chat; Exante does not, making huobi easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. huobi scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |