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huobi

8.7/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

huobi was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in China, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. huobi serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at huobi and $100 at Ya-Hi.

huobi wins this category
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
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)
Founded20132008
CountryChinaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between huobi and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ya-Hi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at huobi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

huobi offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. huobi supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

huobi wins this category
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsiOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how huobi and Ya-Hi 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
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 Ya-Hi 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
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
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 Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. huobi supports 8 languages and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturehuobiYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese