ACY Securities and BDSwiss face off on regulation, costs, and platform choices. The tension centers on instrument breadth and the EU compensation scheme.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want 2,200+ instruments and TradingView integration.
Choose if…
Choose BDSwiss if you prefer CySEC regulation with EU compensation and a proprietary WebTrader.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
Pros
2,200+ instruments including share CFDs and ETF CFDs
TradingView integration for browser-based chart execution
ASIC regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | BDSwiss |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 4/5 and BDSwiss rates 3.9/5. ACY Securities 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 ACY Securities and BDSwiss start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
BDSwiss has $10, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes BDSwiss more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and BDSwiss hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: BDSwiss requires a lower minimum deposit ($10), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while BDSwiss lists up to 30:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
BDSwiss charges $6 per lot, lower than ACY Securities's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
ACY Securities supports TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while BDSwiss supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. BDSwiss has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
ACY Securities wins for safety and regulation due to higher trust score and ASIC oversight.
ACY Securities suits active traders with many instruments, raw ECN pricing, and high leverage.
BDSwiss is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
BDSwiss wins with a proprietary WebTrader alongside MT4/MT5.
BDSwiss has a lower $10 Classic deposit aiding beginners.
ACY Securities offers vastly more instruments at 2,200+.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | $10▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.7 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 30:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | CySEC FSA Seychelles FSC |
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| Platforms | TradingView MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
$10 minimum deposit (Classic account) - lowest among CySEC-regulated MT4/MT5 brokers
CySEC (199/13) regulation with ICF compensation scheme for EU clients
MT4, MT5, and proprietary WebTrader
Prime ECN account: raw 0.0 pip spreads at $6/lot commission
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
$200 minimum for ECN Ultra account
Less established brand than IC Markets or Pepperstone in Australia
Limited proprietary tools
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Cons
Classic account spreads (1.5-2.0 pips EUR/USD) wide for active traders
$1,000 minimum on the Prime ECN account
No cTrader or TradingView integration
Research tools are basic
ACY Securities and BDSwiss are closely matched, but BDSwiss benefits from EU investor compensation coverage.
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