huobi
XGLOBAL Markets
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Overview
huobi was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in China, while XGLOBAL Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. huobi holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XGLOBAL Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. huobi serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XGLOBAL Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at huobi and $500 at XGLOBAL Markets.
| Feature | huobi | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Country | China | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between huobi and XGLOBAL Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at XGLOBAL Markets). XGLOBAL Markets charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, giving huobi an edge for frequent withdrawers. XGLOBAL Markets charges deposit fees; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | huobi | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
huobi offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while XGLOBAL Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. huobi supports social and copy trading features, which XGLOBAL Markets does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | huobi | XGLOBAL 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 | Desktop,iOS,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how huobi and XGLOBAL Markets compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; XGLOBAL Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. huobi publishes daily market commentary; XGLOBAL 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 | XGLOBAL 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 XGLOBAL 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 | XGLOBAL 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 XGLOBAL Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. huobi supports 8 languages and XGLOBAL Markets supports 2, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | huobi | XGLOBAL 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 |