Capital.com and easyMarkets face off over asset depth, regulation, and pricing models. The tension centers on crypto selection, fee structure, and platform tools.
Capital.com edges easyMarkets on editorial score and asset breadth, offering 200+ crypto CFDs with no commissions under FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS, and CMA. easyMarkets trails with fixed spreads and fewer coins under CySEC and ASIC.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Capital.com if…
Choose Capital.com for 200+ crypto CFDs and no phone support.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets for phone support and a smaller set of 7 coins.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Capital.com wins security thanks to FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS, and CMA oversight.
Capital.com wins for low fees with no commissions on all CFDs.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 3.5/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $20▼ lower | $25 |
| Spreads From | 0.6 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Taker Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 3 months) | None |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Capital.com | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass | 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 | Fail | Pass |
Capital.com rates 4/5 versus 3.5/5 for easyMarkets. Capital.com edges ahead on our composite score, though both exchanges meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Capital.com lists a lower spread from 0.6, compared with easyMarkets's 0.7. 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.
Capital.com has $20, while easyMarkets requires at least $25. This makes Capital.com more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Capital.com and easyMarkets 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: Capital.com requires a lower minimum deposit ($20), lowering the barrier to entry, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Capital.com offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus easyMarkets'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.
Capital.com supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. easyMarkets has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Capital.com wins coin selection with 200+ crypto CFDs versus 7 coins.
Capital.com is best for beginners due to a $20 minimum deposit.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPalApple PayGoogle Pay | 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 | FCA ASIC MAS CySEC CMA | ASIC CNV HCMC CySEC MNB |
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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 |
|---|
| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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