Two CFD specialists meet in a battle over crypto exposure: fixed spreads and risk controls versus broad platform access and larger coin list.
Vantage edges easyMarkets on the editorial score due to stronger regulation and broader coin selection.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you want a low entry with a $25 minimum. You get fixed spreads and guaranteed stop-loss.
Choose Vantage if…
Choose Vantage if you want broad platform support and more coins for you.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Vantage wins due to dual Tier 1 regulation with FCA and ASIC.
Vantage leads on fees and spreads per category scores.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.5/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $25▼ lower | $50 |
| Spreads From | 0.7 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | N/A | 6.00% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | easyMarkets | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| 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 | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: easyMarkets rates 3.5/5 and Vantage rates 3.9/5. Vantage 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.
Vantage lists a lower spread from 0, 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.
easyMarkets has $25, while Vantage requires at least $50. This makes easyMarkets more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both easyMarkets and Vantage 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: easyMarkets requires a lower minimum deposit ($25), lowering the barrier to entry, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
easyMarkets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Vantage'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.
Vantage charges $6 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets 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.
easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Vantage supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, DXtrade, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4. Vantage has exclusive access to DXtrade.
easyMarkets scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee, no inactivity fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.
EasyMarkets has a lower minimum deposit, appealing to beginners.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi features.
| N/A |
| 0.6 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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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 | CNV ASIC HCMC CySEC MNB | FCA ASIC CIMA |
|---|
| 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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