In this crypto broker face-off, ACY Securities and AMarkets contrast two CFD-centric models: one anchored by a respected regulator and transparent pricing, the other offshore with higher leverage.
ACY Securities edges AMarkets on the editorial score and regulator quality, being ASIC-regulated with transparent pricing and negative balance protection; AMarkets operates under SVG/FSA offshore oversight and lacks top-tier regulatory credentials.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want ASIC regulation and segregated funds.
Choose AMarkets if…
Choose ACY Securities for transparent pricing and built in negative balance protection. Choose AMarkets if you value 24/5 live chat support and offshore SVG/FSA oversight.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities wins on security with ASIC regulation and segregated client funds.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.3/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50▼ lower | $100 |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 6.00%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | AMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Fail |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Fail |
| Features | ||
| Staking available | Fail | Fail |
| DeFi integration | Fail | Fail |
| NFT trading | Fail | Fail |
| 500+ coins listed | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.7/5 and AMarkets rates 3.3/5. ACY Securities 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.
Both ACY Securities and AMarkets list the same spread figure of 0. Compare each exchange's full fee schedule, including maker/taker rates and any volume discounts, to evaluate total trading costs.
ACY Securities has $50, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
ACY Securities holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, FSA Seychelles), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets 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.
ACY Securities stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus AMarkets's 2:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
AMarkets charges $6 per trade, lower than ACY Securities's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. 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.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader.
AMarkets advertises low spreads on standard and ECN accounts.
Both offer 8 coins, making coin selection equally matched.
ACY Securities suits beginners with a lower $50 min deposit and regulation.
Both lack DeFi access and Web3 features, so it's equally matched.
| 0.7 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | SVGFSA |
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| Cold Storage | No | No |
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| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
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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 | No |
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| P2P Trading | No | No |
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| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
|---|
| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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