Uphold is a cryptocurrency trading app that allows users to buy, trade and transfer digital assets including 230+ crypto tokens. The app's trading environment also allows crypto staking, trading between various company stocks, and provides users with a debit card that provides rewards and easy multi-currency payments.
Moomoo is an SEC-regulated app-based investment platform that offers a straightforward and affordable way to invest in Chinese, Hong Kong and US stocks, ETFs and other assets. Margin trading is available and the brand accepts low minimum deposits while also decent several bonuses.
Bonus Offer
Get up to 15 free stocks worth up to $2000
Comment by Reviewer
"Uphold provides a convenient one-stop option for investors who want a quick and straightforward way to access crypto markets. It will also serve users looking for crypto staking facilities."
"Moomoo will appeal to stock traders who want to build an investment portfolio through a user-friendly app with low to zero commissions."
Pros
Useful extra features including a debit card that provides cashback on purchases and fee-free foreign currency transactions
Secure, slick and convenient app that will satisfy most investors' crypto needs
Access to traditional asset classes in addition to digital currencies
Earn returns on dozens of tokens through crypto staking
Supports wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers
After-hours trading available
Digital wallets provided
Fractional stock trading
Regulated by US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
Access to full extended pre-market trading hours
Attractive bonuses and financial incentives
Superior trading analytics and insights
‘Moomoo Token’ transaction security
No minimum deposit requirement
Great mobile app for beginners
AI alerts
Cons
Limited charting and analysis options compared to specialist exchanges and platforms
Not as many crypto assets as the most cutting-edge exchanges
Identity verification required to access all features
Limited customer service contact options
Weak regulatory oversight
High margin rate fees
No phone or live chat support
No negative balance protection
No 2 factor authentication (2FA)
Aimed mainly towards US residents
Awards
Best Trading Platform 2022 - Fintech Breakthrough
Best Active Trading App 2021 - Investing Simple
Best Trading Technology 2021 - Benzinga
Best Online Stock Brokers 2021 - Benzinga
Instruments
Cryptos, Precious Metals, US Stocks, Environmental Assets
Buy and sell 250+ crypto assets with fiat currencies or in crypto pairs using a straightforward mobile app or through Uphold's browser-based account homepage. Uphold clients can also earn up to 13% APY by staking one or more out of 32 valid tokens, or send their tokens to an external wallet.
Traders from US accepted