ACY Securities and Bitfinex face off as regulated CFD trading meets native exchange liquidity. The tension centers on custody, regulation, and asset depth.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value ASIC regulation and segregated client funds.
Choose if…
Choose Bitfinex if you prioritize deep liquidity and a native trading platform.
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 | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 0.20%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Pass |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Fail |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| 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 Bitfinex rates 3.9/5. Bitfinex 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.
ACY Securities lists a spread from 0. Current spread data is not available for Bitfinex. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Bitfinex has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Bitfinex 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. Bitfinex 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, two factors stand out: Bitfinex has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and ACY Securities provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Bitfinex's 10:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
Bitfinex charges $0.2 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 Bitfinex supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. ACY Securities has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and TradingView and MetaTrader 4. Bitfinex has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Bitfinex 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.
ACY Securities wins for security, with ASIC regulation and segregated client funds.
Bitfinex is best for low fees with transparent pricing and no inactivity fee.
Bitfinex wins for coin selection with around 200 listed coins.
Equally matched; neither offers notable DeFi or Web3 features.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | CryptoBank transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | CryptoBank transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee for crypto; $20 minimum for wire |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | — |
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| Cold Storage | No | Yes |
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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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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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ACY Securities and Bitfinex are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is regulatory oversight and fund custody: ACY segregates client funds under ASIC while Bitfinex has no segregated funds or top-tier regulator.
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Score 3.7 / 5
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