AMarkets and Vantage square off as CFD brokers offering crypto exposure. The tension centers on regulation, coin selection, and platform variety.
Vantage edges AMarkets on editorial score, driven by stronger regulation, broader coin availability, and additional platform choices.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Vantage wins for security due to ASIC/FCA oversight and compensation scheme.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.3/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | $50▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Taker Fee | 6.00% | 6.00% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Vantage rates 3.9/5 versus 3.3/5 for AMarkets. Vantage edges ahead on our composite score, though both exchanges meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Both AMarkets and Vantage list the same spread figure of 0. Compare each exchange's full fee schedule, including maker/taker rates and any volume discounts, to evaluate total trading costs.
Vantage has $50, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Vantage more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Vantage holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC, CIMA), 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.
Vantage 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 Vantage'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.
Both AMarkets and Vantage charge the same commission of $6 per trade on applicable accounts. 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 Vantage supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, DXtrade, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader. Vantage has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile and DXtrade.
AMarkets offers low spreads on standard and ECN accounts.
Vantage is better for beginners due to no minimum deposit on standard accounts and strong regulation.
Equally matched since neither offers DeFi access or on-chain features.
| 0.6 pips |
| 0.6 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | FCA ASIC CIMA |
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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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