Capital.com and Deribit dukes it out on regulation, asset depth, and fee structure. This matchup pits regulated crypto CFDs against native derivatives trading.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose Capital.com if you value broad regulatory oversight across FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and CMA.
Choose if…
Choose Deribit if you want a native derivatives platform with real-time greeks and USDC margining.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $20 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0.6 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | N/A | 0.04% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Capital.com | Deribit |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Pass |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| 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 | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
The scores are close: Capital.com rates 4/5 and Deribit rates 4.3/5. Deribit 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.
Capital.com lists a spread from 0.6. Current spread data is not available for Deribit. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Deribit has no minimum deposit, while Capital.com requires at least $20. This makes Deribit more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Capital.com holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, CySEC, CMA), providing stronger investor protections. Deribit 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, two factors stand out: Deribit has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and Capital.com provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Capital.com offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Deribit's 100:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
Deribit charges $0.04 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Capital.com are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. 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.
Capital.com supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Deribit supports Deribit. Capital.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. Deribit has exclusive access to Deribit.
Capital.com offers stronger security via regulator oversight and segregated funds.
Capital.com provides broader coin coverage with 200 assets.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 3 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPalApple PayGoogle Pay | Crypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Crypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee only |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC CMA FCA MAS | — |
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| Cold Storage | No | Yes |
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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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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Deribit is the overall winner due to its higher editorial score of 4.3 versus Capital.com's 4.0.
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