This comparison pits Deribit, a native crypto derivatives platform, against ACY Securities, a regulated CFD broker. The tension centers on security, asset breadth, and fee structures.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value regulatory oversight and desktop trading. You gain ASIC regulation with segregated client funds and MT4/MT5 access.
Choose if…
Choose Deribit if you want a native crypto derivatives platform with 24/5 live chat. It offers a proprietary platform and deep options markets.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 0.04%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Deribit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
Deribit rates 4.3/5 versus 3.7/5 for ACY Securities. Deribit edges ahead on our composite score, though both exchanges meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
ACY Securities lists a spread from 0. Current spread data is not available for Deribit. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Deribit has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Deribit 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. Deribit 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: Deribit 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 Deribit's 100:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
Deribit charges $0.04 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 TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Deribit supports Deribit. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Deribit has exclusive access to Deribit.
Deribit 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 due to ASIC regulation and segregated funds.
Deribit offers low options fees of 0.03% maker and 0.05% taker.
ACY Securities is better for beginners due to regulation and fund segregation.
Equally matched for DeFi and Web3 access.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Crypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Crypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee only |
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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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Deribit outperforms ACY Securities on editorial score (4.3 vs 3.7). ACY Securities is ASIC-regulated with segregated client funds, while Deribit has no top-tier regulator.
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