ActivTrades vs Dukascopy 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 67/100).
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.
Dukascopy Bank SA is a Swiss bank founded in Geneva in 2004 and regulated by FINMA as a bank and securities firm, with an EU arm Dukascopy Europe IBS AS in Riga, offering JForex 4 and MetaTrader 4 with volume-based commissions.
75.14% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Dukascopy |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 67/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 14/25▲Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FINMA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) |
| Max leverage | Not published | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 75.14% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Dukascopy review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Dukascopy better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Dukascopy regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Dukascopy: FINMA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Dukascopy?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Dukascopy holds 1 (FINMA). 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 Dukascopy?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Dukascopy?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Dukascopy USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume).
Do ActivTrades and Dukascopy offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Dukascopy?
ActivTrades states 69% and Dukascopy states 75.14% 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