This matchup pits Fusion Markets against Skilling on coin coverage, pricing transparency, and platform ecosystem. The tension centers on breadth of assets and regulatory stance.
Fusion Markets and Skilling are closely matched overall, but their coin coverage diverges sharply, with Fusion offering 4 coins and Skilling 40.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Fusion Markets if…
Choose Fusion Markets if you want ASIC regulation with negative balance protection and very low ECN commissions. Zero minimum deposit makes entry easy.
Choose Skilling if…
Choose Skilling if you want 40+ crypto CFDs on a proprietary platform with cTrader integration. CySEC/FCA/FSCA regulation with investor compensation up to EUR 20,000 adds protection.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Skilling offers multiple regulators (CySEC/FCA/FSCA) and investor compensation, enhancing security.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 3.7/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum▼ lower | $50 |
| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Taker Fee | 4.50% | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Fusion Markets | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Fail |
The scores are close: Fusion Markets rates 3.8/5 and Skilling rates 3.7/5. Fusion 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.
Fusion Markets lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Skilling'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.
Fusion Markets has no minimum deposit, while Skilling requires at least $50. This makes Fusion Markets more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Fusion Markets and Skilling 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.
Fusion Markets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Skilling'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 Skilling 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.
Fusion Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Skilling supports cTrader, Skilling Trader, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 4. Fusion Markets has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5. Skilling has exclusive access to Skilling Trader.
Fusion Markets provides ultra-low ECN pricing with a zero minimum deposit.
Skilling wins for coin selection with 40+ crypto CFDs versus Fusion Markets 4.
Fusion Markets has zero-deposit entry, while Skilling requires a $50 minimum.
Equally matched, neither offers DeFi access or on-chain NFT trading.
| 0.45 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
|---|
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA FSCA CySEC |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 3.7 / 5
Personalised recommendation
Answer 6 quick questions and we’ll match you with the brokers that best fit your trading style, experience level, and country.
Find my broker