ActivTrades vs Deriv 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 76/100).
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.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Deriv |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 76/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (MFSA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 15/25▲Spreads 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 | 16/20Minimum deposit USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10), 7 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 17/20▲MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | MFSA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader) |
| Max leverage | Not published | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Same method as deposit (cards, e-wallets, crypto, Deriv P2P) |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 70.78% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Deriv review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Deriv better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 76/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Deriv regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Deriv: MFSA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Deriv?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Deriv holds 1 (MFSA). 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 Deriv?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Deriv: USD 5 (lowest per-method minimum on the payment methods page; Mastercard USD 10).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Deriv?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and Zero spread (Zero Spread account on Deriv MT5; Standard and Swap-free accounts have variable spreads, no minimum published) at Deriv; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Deriv commission-free CFD trading (TradingView, Deriv MT5 and Deriv cTrader).
Do ActivTrades and Deriv offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Deriv: Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Deriv?
ActivTrades states 69% and Deriv states 70.78% 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