huobi
Saxo Markets
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Overview
huobi was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in China, while Saxo Markets was established in 2012 and is based in Denmark. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. huobi serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Saxo Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at huobi and $6500 at Saxo Markets.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $6500 |
| 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-F257 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Country | China | Denmark |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between huobi and Saxo Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Saxo Markets charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, giving huobi an edge for frequent withdrawers. Saxo Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $6500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
huobi offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Saxo Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how huobi and Saxo Markets compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Saxo Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Saxo Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. huobi accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Saxo Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 huobi and Saxo Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. huobi supports 8 languages and Saxo Markets supports 2, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | huobi | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |