gcm forex
Uphold
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Overview
gcm forex was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in USA, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. gcm forex holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. gcm forex serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at gcm forex and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | gcm forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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-F248 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | United States |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between gcm forex and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at gcm forex). gcm forex charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. gcm forex charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | gcm forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
gcm forex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. gcm forex supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. gcm forex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | gcm forex | 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 gcm forex and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; gcm forex does not. Both provide video tutorials. gcm forex integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. gcm forex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | gcm forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. gcm forex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). gcm forex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gcm forex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | gcm forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 gcm forex and Uphold offer live chat support. gcm forex offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. gcm forex supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving gcm forex broader global reach. gcm forex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | gcm forex | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |