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Choosing between XTB and Upbit depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. XTB is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, while Upbit operates from Seoul, South Korea. XTB has the longer track record, established in 2002, 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.
XTB
Upbit
XTB is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 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
XTB
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Upbit
0.1 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Upbit
XTB holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Upbit is regulated by MAS, FSC.
XTB additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities. Upbit adds Crypto.
On spreads, Upbit is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at XTB.
XTB supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Upbit offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
XTB requires no minimum deposit, while Upbit sets no minimum deposit. This makes XTB accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores XTB at 3.81/5 and Upbit at 3.18/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. XTB leads overall with a clear advantage.
XTB scores higher overall on our independent rating system. XTB holds a 3.8/5 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.
XTB offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Upbit starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
XTB requires a minimum deposit of $0. Upbit requires $0.
XTB is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Upbit holds licences from FSC, MAS.
XTB supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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