This matchup pits Admirals' MT4/MT5 crypto CFDs under multiple regulators against easyMarkets' fixed spreads and smaller crypto offering.
Admirals has the higher editorial score and a 30+ crypto CFD offering on MT4/MT5 under FCA/CySEC/ASIC. easyMarkets provides crypto CFDs with fixed spreads and 7 coins under CySEC/ASIC.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Admirals if…
Choose Admirals if you want 30+ crypto CFDs on MT4/MT5 and no minimum deposit.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you prefer fixed spreads and a proprietary web/mobile platform.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Admirals offers FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 for UK retail clients.
Admirals has no minimum deposit; easyMarkets fixed spreads are wider than ECN options.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 3.5/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum▼ lower | $25 |
| Spreads From | 0.5 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Taker Fee | 6.00% | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Admirals | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Fail | 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Admirals rates 3.9/5 and easyMarkets rates 3.5/5. Admirals 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.
Admirals lists a lower spread from 0.5, compared with easyMarkets'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.
Admirals has no minimum deposit, while easyMarkets requires at least $25. This makes Admirals more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Admirals and easyMarkets 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: Admirals has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Admirals offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus easyMarkets'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.
Admirals charges $6 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets 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.
Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 1.1 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 24 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC CySEC KNF | CNV ASIC HCMC CySEC MNB |
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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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