Admirals and Fusion Markets face off in a crypto CFD comparison across regulation, pricing, and asset depth. The matchup tests whether more coins or clearer pricing matters most.
Admirals and Fusion Markets are closely matched overall, with Admirals offering 30 crypto CFDs compared with Fusion Markets' 4. The coin-count difference is the clearest differentiator driving crypto exposure.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Admirals if…
Choose Admirals if you want broader crypto exposure with 30 CFDs and multilingual support, plus compensation protection. You also gain 24/5 live chat and phone support for faster guidance and issue resolution.
Choose Fusion Markets if…
Choose Fusion Markets if you prioritise low-cost ECN pricing, such as $2.25 per lot round-turn, and transparency under ASIC regulation. You also access MT4 and MT5 plus cTrader with zero minimum deposit and negative balance protection.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Admirals wins security due to FSCS protection and broader regulation across FCA, CySEC, ASIC, KNF.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | 6.00% | 4.50%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Admirals | Fusion Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: Admirals rates 3.9/5 and Fusion Markets rates 3.8/5. 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.
Fusion Markets lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Admirals's 0.5. 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.
Neither Admirals nor Fusion Markets requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both Admirals and Fusion Markets 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.
Admirals offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Fusion Markets'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.
Fusion Markets charges $4.5 per trade, lower than Admirals's $6 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.
Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Fusion Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Fusion Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Fusion Markets wins on cost with $2.25 per lot round-turn ECN pricing.
Admirals wins with 30 crypto CFDs versus Fusion Markets' 4.
Admirals provides FSCS protection and broader regulation, aiding new traders.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi access or on-chain features.
| 1.1 pips |
| 0.45 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 24 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC CySEC KNF | ASIC VFSC |
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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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