ActivTrades vs Capital.com 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 75/100).
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.
Capital.com is a multi-entity CFD broker offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4, MT5 and TradingView, with entities licensed by CySEC, the FCA and the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
79.75% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 75/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 14/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 14/20Minimum deposit 10 USD/EUR/GBP for bank cards and Apple Pay (wire transfers 50 EUR; Capital Com Online Investments Ltd, international site), 3 deposit methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 for retail clients (Capital Com SV Investments Limited, CySEC) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC, SCB, FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | 10 USD/EUR/GBP for bank cards and Apple Pay (wire transfers 50 EUR; Capital Com Online Investments Ltd, international site) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | Not published |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Trading commission NO FEE (no commission; costs are in the spread and overnight funding) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 30:1 for retail clients (Capital Com SV Investments Limited, CySEC) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Not published |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 79.75% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Capital.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Capital.com better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 75/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Capital.com regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Capital.com: CySEC, SCB, FCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Capital.com?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Capital.com holds 2 (CySEC and FCA). 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 Capital.com?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Capital.com: 10 USD/EUR/GBP for bank cards and Apple Pay (wire transfers 50 EUR; Capital Com Online Investments Ltd, international site).
Do ActivTrades and Capital.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Capital.com: Capital.com web platform, Capital.com app, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Capital.com?
ActivTrades states 69% and Capital.com states 79.75% 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