This crypto CFDs comparison pits Exness against Global Prime on regulation, platform access, and crypto breadth, highlighting tension between accessibility and execution quality.
Exness and Global Prime are closely matched, with Exness listing 30 crypto CFDs versus Global Prime's 4.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness for 24/5 live chat and phone support.
Choose Global Prime if…
Choose Global Prime for transparent pricing and a smaller crypto list.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Exness demonstrates broader regulatory oversight with FCA, CySEC, FSCA, and OJK, versus Global Prime's ASIC/VFSC coverage.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.7/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $1▼ lower | $200 |
| Spreads From | 0.3 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | 3.50%▼ lower | 7.00% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Exness | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: Exness rates 3.8/5 and Global Prime rates 3.7/5. Exness 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.
Global Prime lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Exness's 0.3. 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.
Exness has $1, while Global Prime requires at least $200. This makes Exness more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Exness and Global Prime 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: Exness requires a lower minimum deposit ($1), lowering the barrier to entry, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Exness offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Global Prime'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.
Exness charges $3.5 per trade, lower than Global Prime's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. 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.
Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Global Prime supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. Exness has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5. Global Prime has exclusive access to cTrader.
Global Prime offers transparent pricing, making it stronger on cost clarity than Exness.
Equally matched.
| 0.65 pips▼ lower |
| 0.7 pips |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPalSkrill |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FSCA FCA OJK CySEC | 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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