Markets.com
Uphold
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Overview
Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Markets.com holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Markets.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Markets.com and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Markets.com | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Markets.com 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 Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Markets.com | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Markets.com | 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, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Markets.com | 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. Markets.com accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Markets.com | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Markets.com and Uphold offer live chat support. Markets.com offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Markets.com supports 14 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Markets.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Markets.com | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish | English |