GO Markets vs Pepperstone Crypto
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right broker for your trading journey.
Who Wins Each Category?
Our scores for GO Markets and Pepperstone Crypto, side by side, across the categories that decide your costs and safety.
Who Wins?
GO Markets wins on overall score (4.1/5 vs 2.3/5). GO Markets is the pick if you value australian traders; choose Pepperstone Crypto if you value australian buyers. The tables below show where each actually wins.
Who this is for: GO Markets suits traders who prioritise australian traders; Pepperstone Crypto suits traders who prioritise australian buyers.
Side-by-Side Comparison
What Actually Differs
The numbers that matter when choosing between GO Markets and Pepperstone Crypto.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Raw spreads from 0.0 pips
- Multiple platforms
- ASIC regulated
- Good customer service
- Copy trading available
Cons
- $200 minimum deposit
- Limited educational content
- Smaller instrument range
Pros
- Backed by Pepperstone Group (est. 2010)
- 0.1% flat fee or 0% June promo
- Ringfenced client funds, no lending
- ISO 27001 certified
Cons
- Counterparty model - not a real exchange
- Australia only
- Only 14+ coins vs 200+ on major exchanges
- No AFSL, no charting, no staking
Which Broker Should You Choose?
GO Markets vs Pepperstone Crypto: FAQ
Which is better, GO Markets or Pepperstone Crypto?
Overall, GO Markets scores 4.1/5 and Pepperstone Crypto scores 2.3/5. The right pick depends on what you value: GO Markets for australian traders, Pepperstone Crypto for australian buyers.
Which is cheaper, GO Markets or Pepperstone Crypto?
On our fees score, GO Markets is 4.3/5 and Pepperstone Crypto is 3/5. GO Markets advertises spreads from 0.0 pips, Pepperstone Crypto from 0.1% (0% June). Check the fee rows above for the full picture, because headline spreads are not the bill.
Which is safer, GO Markets or Pepperstone Crypto?
GO Markets holds 2 licence(s), including ASIC, CySEC. Pepperstone Crypto holds 1 licence(s), including AUSTRAC. More Tier 1 regulators means more client protection schemes. Verify any licence at the regulator register before depositing.
Which has more markets, GO Markets or Pepperstone Crypto?
GO Markets offers 1,000+, Pepperstone Crypto offers 14+. Choose the range that covers what you actually trade.
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