A head-to-head comparison of AMarkets and AvaTrade across security, fees, coin selection, staking, and editorial scoring.
AMarkets is an offshore multi-asset broker offering crypto CFDs with extremely high leverage - suited to aggressive traders comfortable with offshore regulatory risk.
AvaTrade provides a solid range of crypto CFDs with competitive fixed spreads across MT4, MT5, and AvaTradeGO - a reliable regulated entry point for CFD-based crypto exposure without real coin ownership.
AvaTrade comes out ahead with an editorial score of 3.9/5 compared to AMarkets's 3.3/5.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
AvaTrade scores higher on security: top-tier regulation, segregated funds.
Both exchanges offer equivalent fee conditions — no deposit fee and no inactivity fee.
AvaTrade edges out AMarkets with a higher editorial score (3.9/5 vs 3.3/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new crypto traders.
Coin-selection data is not yet available for this pair. Check each exchange's supported assets page to compare the number of tradeable cryptocurrencies.
DeFi and NFT feature data is not yet available for this pair. Check each exchange's Web3 product pages directly.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Score | 3.3/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulators | SVGFSA | ASIC FSCA CBI ADGM MFSA |
| Cold Storage | No | No |
| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
| Staking | No | No |
| DeFi Integration | No | No |
| NFT Trading | No | No |
| 500+ Coins | No | No |
| P2P Trading | No | No |
| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
| Token Launchpad | No | No |
| Visit exchange | Visit AMarkets | Visit AvaTrade |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Fail |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Fail |
| 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 |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, AvaTrade ranks higher with a score of 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5 for AMarkets. The best choice still depends on your individual needs — security, coin selection, fees, and staking offerings all matter.
AvaTrade scores higher on our security criteria. When evaluating exchange safety, look for cold storage, proof of reserves, regulatory oversight, and segregated client funds. Always verify the current security posture directly with the exchange.
AMarkets and AvaTrade appear similar on fee criteria in our data. Compare each exchange's trading fee schedule directly, as crypto fees vary by asset, volume tier, and payment method.
Neither AMarkets nor AvaTrade is listed as offering staking in our data. Check each exchange's website directly for the most up-to-date staking offerings, as this feature changes frequently.
Both AMarkets and AvaTrade require a minimum deposit of $100 to start trading.
For beginners: AvaTrade has a higher overall editorial score. Also consider each exchange's educational resources, customer support quality, and the simplicity of their user interface before deciding.
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