ACY Securities and Axi square off in a crypto CFD comparison, balancing regulation, coin counts, and pricing. The tension centers on protection versus asset breadth.
ACY Securities and Axi remain closely matched overall, but Axi's compensation scheme stands out as the clearest differentiator.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value phone support.
Choose Axi if…
Choose Axi if you want a broader 15-coin selection and no inactivity fee.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Axi wins with ASIC and FCA regulation ensuring oversight.
Axi offers tighter fee structure.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 7.00% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| 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 | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.7/5 and Axi rates 3.8/5. Axi 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 Axi 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.
Axi has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Axi more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both ACY Securities and Axi hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each exchange's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Axi has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Axi'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.
Both ACY Securities and Axi charge the same commission of $7 per trade on applicable accounts. 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 Axi supports DXtrade, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. Axi has exclusive access to DXtrade.
Axi scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee, no inactivity fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.
Axi lists more coins than ACY.
Equally matched.
| 0.7 pips |
| 0.7 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA ASIC DFSA |
|---|
| 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 |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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