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huobi

8.7/10
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Traders Trust

8.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10FeesWinner6/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

huobi was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in China, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. huobi serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at huobi and $100 at Traders Trust.

huobi wins this category
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F257Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20131998
CountryChinaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between huobi and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at huobi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

huobi offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Traders Trust 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.

huobi wins this category
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Traders Trust 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.

Tied
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Traders Trust 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.

huobi wins this category
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

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

Tied
FeaturehuobiTraders Trust
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese