ActivTrades vs Axi 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Axi has the higher TFB Score (85/100 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.
Axi is a forex and CFD broker with FCA, ASIC, CySEC and DFSA-regulated entities, offering MT4, MT5 and the Axi Trading Platform app with Standard, Premium and Elite accounts on its global site (Standard and Pro on the Australian site).
66.36% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Axi |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 85/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 31/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.45 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 15/20Minimum deposit $100 recommended minimum deposit (Standard and Premium, global site; Elite $25,000; AUD/USD 200 and 500 on the Australian site), 6 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1000:1 (global site, AxiTrader LLC; 30:1 for retail clients of the ASIC and CySEC entities) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FMA (NZ) |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 recommended minimum deposit (Standard and Premium, global site; Elite $25,000; AUD/USD 200 and 500 on the Australian site) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0 pips EURUSD (Premium, Elite); from 0.68 pips EURUSD (Standard) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $4.5 round trip per lot (Premium; Elite $3.5 round trip; none on Standard; global site, AxiTrader LLC) |
| Max leverage | Not published | up to 1000:1 (global site, AxiTrader LLC; 30:1 for retail clients of the ASIC and CySEC entities) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Same method as deposit for initial deposit, then other available methods |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 66.36% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Axi review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Axi better?
Axi has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Axi regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Axi: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FMA (NZ). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Axi?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Axi 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 Axi?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Axi: $100 recommended minimum deposit (Standard and Premium, global site; Elite $25,000; AUD/USD 200 and 500 on the Australian site).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Axi?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0 pips EURUSD (Premium, Elite); from 0.68 pips EURUSD (Standard) at Axi; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Axi $4.5 round trip per lot (Premium; Elite $3.5 round trip; none on Standard; global site, AxiTrader LLC).
Do ActivTrades and Axi offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Axi: MT4, MT5, Axi Trading Platform app.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Axi?
ActivTrades states 69% and Axi states 66.36% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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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