ActivTrades vs eToro 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 72/100).
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.
eToro is a multi-asset platform regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC through separate group entities, offering CFDs alongside real stocks and crypto.
51% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | eToro |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 72/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 35/35▲4 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC, ASIC…), 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 | 15/20Minimum deposit $10 to $10,000 first deposit depending on region, 8 deposit methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 8/20Web platform, Mobile app; leverage up to 30:1 on major currency pairs (retail, EU/UK/AU rules) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FSRA (ADGM), MAS |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $10 to $10,000 first deposit depending on region |
| 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) | Not published |
| Max leverage | Not published | 30:1 on major currency pairs (retail, EU/UK/AU rules) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Not published |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 51% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · eToro review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or eToro better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 72/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and eToro regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. eToro: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FSRA (ADGM), MAS. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or eToro?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); eToro holds 4 (FCA, CySEC, ASIC and MAS). 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 eToro?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). eToro: $10 to $10,000 first deposit depending on region.
Do ActivTrades and eToro offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. eToro: Web platform, Mobile app.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and eToro?
ActivTrades states 69% and eToro states 51% 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