A head-to-head comparison of Deriv and Fusion Markets across security, fees, coin selection, staking, and editorial scoring.
Deriv offers crypto CFDs alongside its signature synthetic indices - an accessible multi-asset platform with very low entry cost but lighter regulatory oversight than FCA/ASIC peers.
Fusion Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian ECN broker with among the lowest trading costs in the industry - including competitive crypto CFD pricing with zero-commission raw spread accounts.
Fusion Markets edges ahead with a score of 3.8/5 vs Deriv's 3.4/5. A narrow margin, so review the breakdown below to see where each broker has a clear advantage.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Fusion Markets scores higher on security: top-tier regulation, segregated funds.
Fusion Markets has a lower fee profile: no deposit fee, no inactivity fee.
Fusion Markets edges out Deriv with a higher editorial score (3.8/5 vs 3.4/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new crypto traders.
Coin-selection data is not yet available for this pair. Check each exchange's supported assets page to compare the number of tradeable cryptocurrencies.
DeFi and NFT feature data is not yet available for this pair. Check each exchange's Web3 product pages directly.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Score | 3.4/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
| Min. Deposit | $5 | No minimum |
| Regulators | LFSA MFSA VFSC FSC BVI | ASIC VFSC |
| Cold Storage | No | No |
| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
| Staking | No | No |
| DeFi Integration | No | No |
| NFT Trading | No | No |
| 500+ Coins | No | No |
| P2P Trading | No | No |
| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
| Token Launchpad | No | No |
| Visit exchange | Visit Deriv | Visit Fusion Markets |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Deriv | 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.) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | 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 |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, Fusion Markets ranks higher with a score of 3.8/5 vs 3.4/5 for Deriv. The best choice still depends on your individual needs — security, coin selection, fees, and staking offerings all matter.
Fusion Markets scores higher on our security criteria. When evaluating exchange safety, look for cold storage, proof of reserves, regulatory oversight, and segregated client funds. Always verify the current security posture directly with the exchange.
Fusion Markets has a lower fee profile, with no deposit fee and no inactivity fee. Always check each platform's trading fee schedule directly, as crypto exchange fees vary by asset, trading volume, and account tier.
Neither Deriv nor Fusion Markets is listed as offering staking in our data. Check each exchange's website directly for the most up-to-date staking offerings, as this feature changes frequently.
Fusion Markets has a lower minimum deposit of no minimum required, while Deriv requires at least $5. This makes Fusion Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
For beginners: Fusion Markets has a lower minimum deposit (no minimum); Fusion Markets has a higher overall editorial score. Also consider each exchange's educational resources, customer support quality, and the simplicity of their user interface before deciding.
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