AMarkets and Exness square off in a crypto CFDs showdown, balancing offshore risk against regulated credibility, and platform breadth against minimum deposits.
Exness edges AMarkets on editorial score, reflecting stronger regulation and broader platform tools.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose AMarkets if…
Choose AMarkets if you want high leverage on crypto CFDs and access to MT4/MT5 with copy trading. You also get relatively low spreads on standard and ECN accounts, though the offshore SVG FSA regulation matters for risk assessment.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness if you prefer a very low minimum deposit and regulated access to 30+ crypto CFDs via MT4 MT5 and Exness Terminal. The broker also offers no inactivity fee and social trading, plus a broad regulator footprint with FCA/CySEC.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Exness wins for security, backed by FCA and CySEC regulation and broader oversight.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.3/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | $1▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.3 pips |
| Taker Fee | 6.00% | 3.50%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
Exness rates 3.8/5 versus 3.3/5 for AMarkets. Exness edges ahead on our composite score, though both exchanges meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
AMarkets lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Exness's 0.3. 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.
Exness has $1, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Exness more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Exness holds top-tier regulation (FCA, FSCA, OJK), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
Exness stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
AMarkets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Exness'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.
Exness charges $3.5 per trade, lower than AMarkets'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.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Exness 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.
Exness edges AMarkets on low-fee structure due to no inactivity fee.
Exness wins for coin selection with 30 crypto CFDs to AMarkets' 8.
Equally matched.
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| 0.65 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC |
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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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