ACY Securities and Skilling face off in a crypto CFD comparison. The tension centers on regulator oversight, asset depth, and pricing approach.
ACY Securities and Skilling are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is coin selection, with Skilling offering 40+ coins versus 8 for ACY.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value phone support and transparent pricing under ASIC regulation.
Choose Skilling if…
Choose Skilling if you prefer 40+ coins and a compensation scheme, supported by CySEC regulation.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Equally matched; both feature strong regulation and segregated funds, though by different authorities.
Skilling is best for low fees thanks to no inactivity fee and competitive crypto spreads.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.7/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $50 | $50 |
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
ACY Securities and Skilling share the same editorial score of 3.7/5. One concrete differentiator: ACY Securities has tighter spreads from 0 pips.
ACY Securities lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Skilling's 0.7. 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.
Both ACY Securities and Skilling require a minimum deposit of $50 to start trading crypto.
Both ACY Securities and Skilling 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, both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.
ACY Securities offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Skilling'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.
ACY Securities charges $7 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Skilling are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. 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 Skilling supports cTrader, Skilling Trader, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. Skilling has exclusive access to cTrader and Skilling Trader.
Skilling 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.
Skilling is best for beginners due to a clean interface and user-friendly Skilling Trader.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi access or staking.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA FSCA CySEC |
|---|
| 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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Score 3.7 / 5
Score 3.7 / 5
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