In this comparison, CMC Markets and NAGA battle over crypto CFDs within regulated, multi-asset offerings. The tug centers on platform depth, regulation breadth, and cost structures.
CMC Markets edges NAGA on the editorial score, supported by broader regulator coverage and a stronger platform toolkit.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose CMC Markets if…
Choose CMC Markets if you want a broad crypto CFD range on a next generation platform with advanced tools. You also benefit from broader regulator coverage and a long track record in multi-asset trading across equities, indices, and FX.
Choose NAGA if…
Choose NAGA if you value social copy trading through Autocopy with public track records for crypto strategies. Additionally you access 100+ crypto CFDs on NAGA Trader or MT5 with BaFin, CySEC and FSCA regulation and enjoy user-friendly onboarding and community features.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
CMC Markets is favored for security due to broader regulator oversight.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.1/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Spreads From | 0.7 pips | 0.7 pips |
| Taker Fee | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | £10/month (after 12 months) | $10/month (after 90 days) |
| Deposit Fee | Free |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | CMC Markets | 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 | Pass | 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: CMC Markets rates 4.1/5 and NAGA rates 3.8/5. CMC Markets 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.
Both CMC Markets and NAGA list the same spread figure of 0.7. Compare each exchange's full fee schedule, including maker/taker rates and any volume discounts, to evaluate total trading costs.
Neither CMC Markets nor NAGA requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both CMC Markets 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, both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.
CMC Markets 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.
CMC Markets supports ProRealTime, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. CMC Markets has exclusive access to ProRealTime and Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and NAGA Trader.
CMC Markets offers a more favorable fee framework relative to NAGA.
Equally matched; both offer about 100 crypto CFDs.
Equally matched; neither broker offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | DFSA FMA FCA ASIC BaFin | 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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Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 3.8 / 5
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