Uphold
Ya-Hi
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Overview
Uphold was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Uphold holds licences including FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Uphold serves 4,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Uphold and $100 at Ya-Hi.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| 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 | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Clients | 4,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Uphold and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Ya-Hi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Uphold offers a proprietary platform, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ya-Hi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iOS,OS,Desktop,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Uphold and Ya-Hi compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Ya-Hi publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Ya-Hi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Ya-Hi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Ya-Hi offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Uphold supports 1 language and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving Ya-Hi broader global reach. Ya-Hi scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Uphold | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |