Uphold
Valbury Capital
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Overview
Uphold was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Uphold holds licences including FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Uphold serves 4,000,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Uphold and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $15000 |
| Regulation | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 4,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Uphold and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Uphold offers a proprietary platform, while Valbury Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valbury Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Valbury Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Uphold and Valbury Capital compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Valbury Capital does not. Both provide video tutorials. Valbury Capital integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Valbury Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Uphold accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uphold and Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Valbury Capital offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Uphold supports 1 language and Valbury Capital supports 2, giving Valbury Capital broader global reach. Valbury Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |