ACY Securities and Forex.com duel in a crypto CFDs comparison, weighing regulation, platforms, and support. The tension centers on breadth of crypto and service responsiveness.
ACY Securities and Forex.com are closely matched overall. Forex.com offers 24/5 live chat while ACY Securities does not.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want no deposit fees and a larger list of coins.
Choose Forex.com if…
Choose Forex.com if you value 24/5 live chat support, a proprietary platform, and broad regulation.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Forex.com leads for security due to broad regulation including NFA/CFTC and FCA.
ACY Securities offers no deposit fees.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50▼ lower | $100 |
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 1 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 | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Fail |
| 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 | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.7/5 and Forex.com rates 3.9/5. Forex.com 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 Forex.com's 1. 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.
ACY Securities has $50, while Forex.com requires at least $100. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both ACY Securities and Forex.com 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: ACY Securities requires a lower minimum deposit ($50), 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 Forex.com's 50:1 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 Forex.com 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 Forex.com supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. Forex.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
ACY Securities scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 0.7 pips▼ lower |
| 1.7 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $15/month (after 12 months) |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA ASIC MAS IIROC CFTC NFA |
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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 |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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