This comparison pairs ActivTrades and BingX in a crypto showdown. The axis is regulatory protection versus asset breadth and verifiability.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose ActivTrades if you want FCA regulation with extra UK fund protection and negative balance protection.
Choose if…
Choose BingX if you prefer a native crypto exchange with Proof of Reserves and a broad 700-coin lineup.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | N/A | 0.10% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ActivTrades | BingX |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Pass |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Fail |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Staking available | Fail | Fail |
| DeFi integration | Fail | Fail |
| NFT trading | Fail | Fail |
| 500+ coins listed | Fail | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: ActivTrades rates 3.7/5 and BingX rates 3.9/5. BingX has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
ActivTrades lists a spread from 0.5. Current spread data is not available for BingX. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Neither ActivTrades nor BingX requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
ActivTrades holds top-tier regulation (CMVM, FCA, SCB), providing stronger investor protections. BingX may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, ActivTrades provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.
ActivTrades offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus BingX's 150:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
BingX charges $0.1 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for ActivTrades are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Crypto fees are typically quoted as maker/taker rates rather than fixed per-trade commissions; check each exchange's fee schedule for volume-based discounts.
ActivTrades supports ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, while BingX supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. ActivTrades has exclusive access to ActivTrader and MetaTrader 4. BingX has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
BingX lists 500+ coins while ActivTrades does not meet this threshold in our data. For traders who want access to many altcoins, BingX has the broader selection. Confirm specific coin availability for your region on each exchange's website.
ActivTrades wins for security due to FCA regulation with supplemental insurance up to GBP 1,000,000 and negative balance protection.
BingX offers low futures maker taker fees and no deposit or inactivity charges.
BingX wins for coin selection with 700+ assets; ActivTrades offers only 10.
BingX wins for beginners due to copy trading and transparent strategies.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi staking or on-chain features.
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPal | CryptoBank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | CryptoBank transfer |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee only |
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| Regulators | CMVM FCA SCB | VARA |
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| Cold Storage | No | Yes |
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| Proof of Reserves | No | Yes |
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| Staking | No | No |
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| DeFi Integration | No | No |
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| NFT Trading | No | No |
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| 500+ Coins | No | Yes |
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| P2P Trading | No | No |
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| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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ActivTrades and BingX are closely matched, but BingX's Proof of Reserves stands out as the clearest differentiator.
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