ActivTrades vs Global Prime 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Global Prime has the higher TFB Score (82/100 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.
Global Prime is authorised by ASIC under AFSL 385620 and runs an offshore entity regulated by the VFSC in Vanuatu, with no minimum deposit, Standard and Raw accounts, and MetaTrader 4 and 5.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 82/100▲ |
| 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 Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent), 15 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 14/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (Gleneagle Securities, Vanuatu entity) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, VFSC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.9 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Raw $3.5 per side (USD $7 per lot round turn; Standard no commission) |
| Max leverage | Not published | Adjustable 1:30 to 1:1000 (Gleneagle Securities, Vanuatu entity) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank wire, Other methods in the GP Hub |
| 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 · Global Prime review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Global Prime better?
Global Prime has the higher TFB Score (82/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Global Prime regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Global Prime: ASIC, VFSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Global Prime?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Global Prime 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 Global Prime?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Global Prime: Zero minimum deposit requirements (payment methods from $10 USD equivalent).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Global Prime?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.9 pips (Standard) at Global Prime; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Global Prime Raw $3.5 per side (USD $7 per lot round turn; Standard no commission).
Do ActivTrades and Global Prime offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Global Prime: MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4.
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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