Uniglobe Markets
Uphold
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Overview
Uniglobe Markets was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Marshall Islands, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Uniglobe Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Uniglobe Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at Uniglobe Markets and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Marshall Islands | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Uniglobe Markets and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at Uniglobe Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Uniglobe Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Uniglobe Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Uniglobe Markets and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uphold has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Uniglobe Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | 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 Uniglobe Markets and Uphold offer live chat support. Uniglobe Markets offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Uniglobe Markets supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Uniglobe Markets broader global reach. Uniglobe Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Uniglobe Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |