ACY Securities and Exness meet in a head to head over regulation, coin coverage, and service tools, testing depth against pricing approach.
ACY Securities and Exness are closely matched overall, but Exness offers a broader coin selection (30 vs 8) as the single clearest differentiator.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you prioritize ASIC regulation.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness if you want a larger crypto lineup and 24/5 live chat support.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Exness has FCA and CySEC oversight, offering broader regulatory coverage.
Exness has a better fees and spreads score.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50 | $1▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.3 pips |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 3.50%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.7/5 and Exness rates 3.8/5. Exness 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 lower spread from 0, compared with Exness's 0.3. Crypto trading costs are typically quoted as a percentage of the trade value; check each exchange's full fee schedule, as maker/taker rates and volume discounts vary.
Exness has $1, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Exness more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both ACY Securities and Exness 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: Exness requires a lower minimum deposit ($1), lowering the barrier to entry, 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 Exness'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.
Exness charges $3.5 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 Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView.
Exness 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.
DeFi and Web3 access is equally matched.
| 0.7 pips |
| 0.65 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto |
|---|
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC |
|---|
| Cold Storage | No | No |
|---|
| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
|---|
| Staking | No | No |
|---|
| 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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