ActivTrades vs FXTM 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 71/100).
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.
FXTM (Exinity group) is a CFD broker offering MT4, MT5 and the FXTM app, with a commission-based Advantage account from 0 pips and commission-free Micro, Rewards and Rewards Plus accounts.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 71/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 18/35Strongest licence FSCA (tier 2), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲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 | 16/20Minimum deposit $30 (Micro); $100 Rewards Plus, $200 Rewards, $500 Advantage, 5 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:5000 floating (Rewards Plus and Rewards, Exinity Limited); 1:3000 Advantage, 1:1000 Micro |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSC Mauritius, FSCA, CMA Kenya |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $30 (Micro); $100 Rewards Plus, $200 Rewards, $500 Advantage |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0 pips (Advantage), 0.9 pips (Rewards), 1.5 pips (Rewards Plus), 1.7 pips (Micro) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Forex: $3.5 per lot ($7 round turn) on Advantage; Micro, Rewards and Rewards Plus no commission |
| Max leverage | Not published | up to 1:5000 floating (Rewards Plus and Rewards, Exinity Limited); 1:3000 Advantage, 1:1000 Micro |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Credit and debit cards, Cryptocurrency, E-wallets, Bank wire transfers, Local payment solutions |
| 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 · FXTM review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or FXTM better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 71/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and FXTM regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. FXTM: FSC Mauritius, FSCA, CMA Kenya. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or FXTM?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); FXTM holds none. 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 FXTM?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). FXTM: $30 (Micro); $100 Rewards Plus, $200 Rewards, $500 Advantage.
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or FXTM?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0 pips (Advantage), 0.9 pips (Rewards), 1.5 pips (Rewards Plus), 1.7 pips (Micro) at FXTM; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), FXTM Forex: $3.5 per lot ($7 round turn) on Advantage; Micro, Rewards and Rewards Plus no commission.
Do ActivTrades and FXTM offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. FXTM: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FXTM App.
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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