ActivTrades vs Fusion Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Fusion Markets has the higher TFB Score (86/100 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.
Fusion Markets is regulated by ASIC (AFSL 385620), the VFSC and the Seychelles FSA, offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with no minimum account size.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Fusion Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 86/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 26/351 tier-1 regulator (ASIC), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲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 10 USD (per-method minimum on bank wire, cards, PayPal, crypto and most e-wallets; no separate account minimum), 15 deposit methods, 10 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 500:1 (30:1 for ASIC retail clients) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, FSA Seychelles, VFSC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | 10 USD (per-method minimum on bank wire, cards, PayPal, crypto and most e-wallets; no separate account minimum) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Zero account; Classic includes the commission in the spread, about 0.9 pips all-in) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $2.25 per side ($4.50 round turn) on forex, Zero account; Classic has no commission |
| Max leverage | Not published | 500:1 (30:1 for ASIC retail clients) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Local Bank Transfer, Bank Wire Transfer, Interac, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto, Jetonbank, DragonPay, MiFinity |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Fusion Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Fusion Markets better?
Fusion Markets has the higher TFB Score (86/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Fusion Markets regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Fusion Markets: ASIC, FSA Seychelles, VFSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Fusion Markets?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Fusion Markets holds 1 (ASIC). 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 Fusion Markets?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Fusion Markets: 10 USD (per-method minimum on bank wire, cards, PayPal, crypto and most e-wallets; no separate account minimum).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Fusion Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Zero account; Classic includes the commission in the spread, about 0.9 pips all-in) at Fusion Markets; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Fusion Markets $2.25 per side ($4.50 round turn) on forex, Zero account; Classic has no commission.
Do ActivTrades and Fusion Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Fusion Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView.
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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