Skilling
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Skilling
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Choosing between Skilling and Upbit depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Upbit operates from Seoul, South Korea. Skilling has the longer track record, established in 2016, compared to Upbit which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Skilling
Upbit
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Upbit offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Skilling
3.5 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Upbit
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Upbit
$100 vs $0
Skilling
Upbit
Skilling
Upbit
Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Upbit is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Skilling additionally covers Forex, Stocks, Etf, Indices, Commodities. Upbit adds Crypto.
On spreads, Upbit is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Upbit offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Upbit sets no minimum deposit. This makes Upbit accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and Upbit at 3.18/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 rating vs Upbit's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Upbit starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. Upbit requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Upbit holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Upbit supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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