This comparison pits a regulated CFD broker against a native crypto exchange. The axis centers on regulation, asset depth, and platform features.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose Axi if you value ASIC and FCA regulation.
Choose if…
Choose Axi for ECN-adjacent crypto CFDs via MT4 and the Axi One platform. Choose BingX for 700+ assets and copy trading across spot and perpetual futures. Choose BingX for VARA regulation and 24/5 live chat.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | 7.00% | 0.10%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Axi | BingX |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Pass |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Fail |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| 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 | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
The scores are close: Axi rates 3.8/5 and BingX rates 3.9/5. BingX 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.
Axi lists a spread from 0. Current spread data is not available for BingX. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Neither Axi nor BingX requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Axi holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, FCA, DFSA), providing stronger investor protections. BingX 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.
For beginners, Axi provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.
Axi offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus BingX's 150:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
BingX charges $0.1 per trade, lower than Axi's $7 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.
Axi supports DXtrade, MetaTrader 4, while BingX supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Axi has exclusive access to DXtrade and MetaTrader 4. BingX has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
BingX lists 500+ coins while Axi does not meet this threshold in our data. For traders who want access to many altcoins, BingX has the broader selection. Confirm specific coin availability for your region on each exchange's website.
Axi wins for security due to ASIC and FCA regulation.
Axi attracts beginners with no minimum deposit and social trading.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi integration or Web3 features.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | CryptoBank transferCredit cardDebit card |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | CryptoBank transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee only |
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| Regulators | ASIC FCA DFSA | VARA |
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| Cold Storage | No | Yes |
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| Proof of Reserves | No | Yes |
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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 | Yes |
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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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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Axi and BingX are closely matched, but BingX lists far more coins (700+) than Axi (15).
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Score 3.8 / 5
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