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ForexTB

5.8/10
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huobi

8.7/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ForexTB was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. ForexTB holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ForexTB serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

huobi wins this category
FeatureForexTBhuobi
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 272/15Financial 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
Founded20152013
CountryCyprusChina
Clients5,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ForexTB and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureForexTBhuobi
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

ForexTB 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 ForexTB does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

huobi wins this category
FeatureForexTBhuobi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 ForexTB 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. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.

huobi wins this category
FeatureForexTBhuobi
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ForexTB 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.

huobi wins this category
FeatureForexTBhuobi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ForexTB and huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ForexTB supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureForexTBhuobi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic