ActivTrades vs Admirals 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Admirals has the higher TFB Score (88/100 vs 78/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Admirals (Admiral Markets) is a forex and CFD broker with FCA, ASIC and CySEC-regulated entities, offering MT4, MT5 and its own web and mobile platform.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Admirals |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 88/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.36 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit EUR 100 or equivalent (MT4 accounts), 5 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:30 on major FX pairs for retail clients |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | EUR 100 or equivalent (MT4 accounts) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0 pips (Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5); from 0.5 pips (Trade.MT5) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | From USD 1.80 per lot per side on Zero.MT5 (forex/metals rate depends on monthly volume) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:30 on major FX pairs for retail clients |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, Skrill |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Admirals review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Admirals better?
Admirals has the higher TFB Score (88/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Admirals regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Admirals: FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Admirals?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Admirals holds 3 (FCA, ASIC and CySEC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Admirals?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Admirals: EUR 100 or equivalent (MT4 accounts).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Admirals?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0 pips (Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5); from 0.5 pips (Trade.MT5) at Admirals; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Admirals From USD 1.80 per lot per side on Zero.MT5 (forex/metals rate depends on monthly volume).
Do ActivTrades and Admirals offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Admirals: MT4, MT5, Admirals web platform, Admirals mobile app.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning