ActivTrades Forex Broker Review
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Reviewed by the FXMARE Research Desk under our review methodology · licences last verified 2026-06-25
A long-established FCA-regulated broker with no minimum deposit, four integrated platforms including TradingView, and industry-leading client fund insurance — but no raw spreads and no copy trading.
Spreads, minimum deposit and leverage are indicative and vary by account type and jurisdiction — confirm current terms on the broker’s site.
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ActivTrades Overview
A long-established FCA-regulated broker with no minimum deposit, four integrated platforms including TradingView, and industry-leading client fund insurance — but no raw spreads and no copy trading.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA (UK), CMVM (Portugal), SCB (Bahamas), FSC (Mauritius), BCB/CVM (Brazil). Independently verifiable licences include FCA (UK) — ActivTrades PLC, FRN 434413. It carries strong, well-established regulatory oversight.
EUR/USD spreads are around 1 pips, with $0 (all-in spread; no raw/commission account exists) commission. The minimum deposit is $0 (no minimum for most regions; $500 for China/Brazil residents) and maximum retail leverage is 1:30 (UK/EU retail); 1:400 (professional clients). Swap-free (Islamic) trading is offered conditionally — Islamic account available on request; restricted to residents of 13 specified Muslim-majority countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Egypt, Morocco, and others); a fixed administrative fee applies per position instead of swap (direction-dependent amount, not publicly disclosed); crypto and some instruments excluded from swap-free treatment.
Platforms include MT4, MT5, ActivTrader, TradingView. ActivTrades provides ~1,100+ CFDs (49 forex pairs, ~910 stock CFDs, 33 indices, 29 commodities, 82 ETFs, 6 bonds; crypto CFDs unavailable to UK/FCA retail clients) across Forex, funded via Bank wire transfer, Visa/Mastercard (credit/debit), PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Sofort.
ActivTrades is a credible, mid-tier FCA broker founded in 2001 with a genuinely strong regulatory footprint — the UK entity provides FSCS protection plus an additional £1,000,000 Lloyd's insurance layer that few competitors match. Spreads on major pairs are competitive without being best-in-class (EUR/USD averages around 1.0 pip all-in, targeting 0.5 pips; no raw account exists), and the TradingView native execution integration is a meaningful differentiator. Traders outside the UK should note that the Bahamas (SCB) and Mauritius (FSC) entities carry significantly less regulatory weight than the FCA/CMVM entities, and a 2011 FSA fine for client money segregation failures (resolved) is worth noting for due diligence.
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom · Funding: Bank wire transfer, Visa/Mastercard (credit/debit), PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Sofort, AstroPay, Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDT)
Pros
- FCA-regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000 plus supplemental Lloyd's insurance up to £1,000,000 — stronger client fund protection than most peers
- No minimum deposit requirement for most clients worldwide
- Four platform options including native TradingView execution, uncommon among FCA-regulated brokers
- 24/5 multilingual customer support in 14 languages with consistently high ratings (Trustpilot 4.8/5)
- Fast execution averaging ~4 milliseconds; supports EAs and algorithmic trading on MT4/MT5
Cons
- No raw/ECN account option — all fees built into spread, limiting cost transparency for active traders
- Crypto CFDs unavailable to UK retail clients (FCA restriction)
- Commodity spreads relatively wide (gold ~70 pips vs. tighter competitors)
- No copy trading or social trading functionality
Ratings Breakdown
ActivTrades Fees & Costs
Regulation & Safety
Licence numbers link to each regulator’s public register so you can verify them yourself. Last checked 2026-06-25.
ActivTrades is authorised by FCA (UK), CMVM (Portugal), SCB (Bahamas), FSC (Mauritius), BCB/CVM (Brazil). Brokers regulated in tier-1 jurisdictions are generally required to hold client money separately from company funds and may offer protections such as negative-balance protection or an investor-compensation scheme — the exact safeguards depend on the entity you sign up with. As with all trading, your capital is at risk. Confirm which entity, licence and protections apply to your country on the regulator’s register before funding an account.
Platforms
Available on desktop, web and mobile. Tradable across Forex. Track every position you take with ActivTrades in the FXMARE trading journal.
FXMARE Verdict
ActivTrades is a credible, mid-tier FCA broker founded in 2001 with a genuinely strong regulatory footprint — the UK entity provides FSCS protection plus an additional £1,000,000 Lloyd's insurance layer that few competitors match. Spreads on major pairs are competitive without being best-in-class (EUR/USD averages around 1.0 pip all-in, targeting 0.5 pips; no raw account exists), and the TradingView native execution integration is a meaningful differentiator. Traders outside the UK should note that the Bahamas (SCB) and Mauritius (FSC) entities carry significantly less regulatory weight than the FCA/CMVM entities, and a 2011 FSA fine for client money segregation failures (resolved) is worth noting for due diligence.
ActivTrades — frequently asked questions
Is ActivTrades regulated?
ActivTrades states it is authorised by FCA (UK), CMVM (Portugal), SCB (Bahamas), FSC (Mauritius), BCB/CVM (Brazil). We last checked those licence details against the regulators' own public registers on 2026-06-25. Licences are entity-specific: the group company that onboards you depends on your country, so confirm which entity your client agreement names before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades?
ActivTrades lists no minimum deposit. Minimums vary by account type, funding method and regional entity, so treat this as indicative and confirm the figure on the broker's own site for the account you intend to open.
What spreads does ActivTrades offer on EUR/USD?
ActivTrades advertises spreads from 1 pips, with EUR/USD quoted around 1 pips (standard). Commission: $0 (all-in spread; no raw/commission account exists). Advertised "from" figures are floors seen in ideal conditions rather than averages — compare total cost per round turn (spread plus commission) at the volume you actually trade.
What is the maximum leverage at ActivTrades?
ActivTrades advertises up to 1:30 (UK/EU retail); 1:400 (professional clients). Leverage caps are set by the regulator of the entity you trade with, so retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive materially lower caps than the headline figure. Higher leverage magnifies losses as much as gains.
Does ActivTrades offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts?
Partly. ActivTrades offers swap-free trading with conditions. Islamic account available on request; restricted to residents of 13 specified Muslim-majority countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Egypt, Morocco, and others); a fixed administrative fee applies per position instead of swap (direction-dependent amount, not publicly disclosed); crypto and some instruments excluded from swap-free treatment
Which platforms does ActivTrades support?
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Platform availability can differ by entity and account type — a platform offered in one region is not guaranteed in another, so verify it is available on the specific account you plan to open.
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