ActivTrades vs FP Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
FP Markets has the higher TFB Score (94/100 vs 78/100).
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.
FP Markets is an Australian-founded CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with Standard and Raw accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSCA and the FSA Seychelles.
74.51% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 94/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 24/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 19/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (depends on the payment method; Iress and Mottai accounts AU$1,000), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 19/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:500 (First Prudential Markets Ltd, Seychelles; 1:30 for ASIC and CySEC retail clients) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | No minimum deposit (depends on the payment method; Iress and Mottai accounts AU$1,000) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Raw; Standard from 1.0 pips) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | US$3 per lot per side (Raw, MT4/MT5; AU$3.50 per side under ASIC); Standard: no commission |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:500 (First Prudential Markets Ltd, Seychelles; 1:30 for ASIC and CySEC retail clients) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Visa/Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto, Bank wire |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 74.51% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · FP Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or FP Markets better?
FP Markets has the higher TFB Score (94/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and FP Markets regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. FP Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or FP Markets?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); FP Markets holds 2 (ASIC and CySEC). 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 FP Markets?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). FP Markets: No minimum deposit (depends on the payment method; Iress and Mottai accounts AU$1,000).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or FP Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Raw; Standard from 1.0 pips) at FP Markets; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), FP Markets US$3 per lot per side (Raw, MT4/MT5; AU$3.50 per side under ASIC); Standard: no commission.
Do ActivTrades and FP Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. FP Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Iress, Mottai.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and FP Markets?
ActivTrades states 69% and FP Markets states 74.51% 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