AvaTrade and NAGA face off in a crypto CFD comparison, weighing regulation, platforms, and asset breadth. The tension centers on live support and coin counts.
AvaTrade and NAGA are closely matched. AvaTrade lists about 20 coins while NAGA offers around 100.
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.
Equally matched; both are multi-regulated with compensation schemes.
AvaTrade is better for low fees due to the higher Fees & Spreads score.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0.9 pips | 0.7 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | $50/month (after 3 months) | $10/month (after 90 days) |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AvaTrade | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: AvaTrade rates 3.9/5 and NAGA rates 3.8/5. AvaTrade 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.
NAGA lists a lower spread from 0.7, compared with AvaTrade's 0.9. 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.
NAGA has no minimum deposit, while AvaTrade requires at least $100. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both AvaTrade and NAGA 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: NAGA 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.
AvaTrade offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus NAGA'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.
AvaTrade supports ZuluTrade, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Both provide MetaTrader 5. AvaTrade has exclusive access to ZuluTrade and Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to NAGA Trader.
NAGA has no minimum deposit, making it more accessible for beginners.
Equally matched; neither broker offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 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 | FSCA ASIC MFSA CBI ADGM | FSCA BaFin 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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Score 3.8 / 5
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