ActivTrades vs BlackBull Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 77/100).
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.
BlackBull Markets is a New Zealand-founded forex and CFD broker offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView, operating through an FMA-licensed NZ entity and an FSA Seychelles-licensed entity.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | BlackBull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 77/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 18/35Strongest licence FMA (NZ) (tier 2), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (funding method minimums may apply), 8 deposit methods, 8 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 20/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:500 on forex and metals (BBG Limited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSA (Seychelles), FMA (NZ) / FSPR |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | No minimum deposit (funding method minimums may apply) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (ECN Prime); 0.8 pips (ECN Standard) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | ECN Prime: US$3 per lot per side; ECN Standard: $0 |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:500 on forex and metals (BBG Limited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| 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 · BlackBull Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or BlackBull Markets better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 77/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and BlackBull Markets regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. BlackBull Markets: FSA (Seychelles), FMA (NZ) / FSPR. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or BlackBull Markets?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); BlackBull Markets holds none. 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 BlackBull Markets?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). BlackBull Markets: No minimum deposit (funding method minimums may apply).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or BlackBull Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (ECN Prime); 0.8 pips (ECN Standard) at BlackBull Markets; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), BlackBull Markets ECN Prime: US$3 per lot per side; ECN Standard: $0.
Do ActivTrades and BlackBull Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. BlackBull Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, BlackBull CopyTrader.
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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