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Swyftx

Swyftx

4.1/5 0.7/5 · Data verified on

Swyftx is a regional exchange with 1.5M users, a solid Trustpilot score (4.4/5), a demo mode and integrated OTC service via Caleb & Brown. It is, however, limited to Australia and New Zealand and applies a 0.60% spread, less competitive than direct fees.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.6% / 0.6%
Markets Spot
Max leverage
Supported assets 420+
Trading pairs 440+
24h volume $32M
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Bonifico bancario AUD, PayID, OSKO, Carta di credito/debito
Geo restrictions US, EU, IT, GB
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries APAC · 2+ countries
Regulator ASIC / AUSTRAC
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status AUSTRAC AU AUSTRAC (AU)

Strengths

  • Trustpilot 4,4/5; 1,5M users; demo mode; OTC Caleb & Brown integrated.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Only AU/NZ; fee spread 0,60%.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (AUSTRAC (AU)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
  • Geographic restrictions (US, EU, IT, GB).

Verdict

A D ★ 4.1/5 ★ 0.7/5

Among the highest scores in the category: Swyftx is AUSTRAC-regulated, has 1.5 million users, an excellent Trustpilot (4.4/5), a demo mode and integrated OTC via Caleb & Brown — all reassuring for a newcomer. The drag is the 0.60% spread, less competitive than a direct fee, and coverage limited to Australia and New Zealand; not reachable from Italy.

On the crypto-native axis Swyftx offers little: it is custodial with full KYC, so no self-custody and no anonymity. Its strengths (demo, OTC, solid reputation) are built for the mainstream user and say nothing to those seeking privacy, on-chain settlement and censorship resistance; the spread model is, moreover, the opposite of on-chain transparency.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 0.0

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

What are Swyftx's fees?

On Swyftx, spot fees are maker 0.6% / taker 0.6%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is Swyftx regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of Swyftx: AUSTRAC (AU). Licence: AUSTRAC AU (AU).

Does Swyftx publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Swyftx. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Swyftx?

No, Swyftx is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.

Does Swyftx support derivatives and futures?

Swyftx does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 1, 2026

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