Capital.com and Fusion Markets face off on regulation, asset depth, and fee structures. The matchup tests platform choices and pricing models.
Capital.com is the overall winner on editorial score, supported by broader regulation and 200+ crypto CFDs. Fusion Markets delivers lower trading costs via ECN pricing, but lacks Capital.com's regulator breadth and asset depth.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Capital.com if…
Choose Capital.com if you want access to 200+ crypto CFDs and an AI-enhanced insights suite that highlights behavioural biases and risk patterns. You also benefit from regulation by FCA, ASIC and CySEC and a no minimum deposit with no inactivity fee.
Choose Fusion Markets if…
Choose Fusion Markets if you seek one of the lowest ECN trading costs with $2.25 per lot round-turn and zero minimum deposit. You also gain access to MT4/MT5 or cTrader on ASIC regulation with negative balance protection for retail customers.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Capital.com wins for security due to multiple top-tier regulators.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $20 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0.6 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | N/A | 4.50% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Capital.com | Fusion Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
The scores are close: Capital.com rates 4/5 and Fusion Markets rates 3.8/5. Capital.com 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.
Fusion Markets lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Capital.com's 0.6. 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.
Fusion Markets has no minimum deposit, while Capital.com requires at least $20. This makes Fusion Markets more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Capital.com and Fusion Markets 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: Fusion Markets 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.
Capital.com offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Fusion Markets'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.
Fusion Markets charges $4.5 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 Fusion Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Capital.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. Fusion Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Fusion Markets provides low fees with ECN commissions at $2.25 per lot round-turn.
Capital.com provides 200+ crypto assets, far more than Fusion Markets.
Capital.com is better for beginners due to no commission and AI tools.
Equally matched for DeFi and Web3, as neither offers DeFi features.
| N/A |
| 0.45 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 3 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA MAS ASIC CySEC CMA | ASIC VFSC |
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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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