profiforex corp
Uphold
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Overview
profiforex corp was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. profiforex corp holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. profiforex corp serves 30,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at profiforex corp and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F297 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 30,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between profiforex corp 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 profiforex corp). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
profiforex corp offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. profiforex corp edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 profiforex corp and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. profiforex corp publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. profiforex corp integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. profiforex corp scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. profiforex corp accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). profiforex corp uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. profiforex corp scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 profiforex corp and Uphold offer live chat support. profiforex corp offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. profiforex corp supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving profiforex corp broader global reach. profiforex corp scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | profiforex corp | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |