ActivTrades vs IronFX 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.
IronFX is a multi-entity CFD broker whose Cyprus entity Notesco Financial Services Limited is CySEC-licensed (125/10), offering MT4, WebTrader and copy/PAMM tools.
59.09% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | IronFX |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 71/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 14/25Spreads from 0 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 15/205 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 10/20MT4 |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC, FCA, BVI FSC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | Not published |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0 pips (Raw ECN, with commission); 1.2 pips average on Standard accounts |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | No trading commissions (Absolute Zero STP/ECN account); other STP/ECN accounts charge commission |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Same method used to fund the account |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 59.09% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · IronFX review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or IronFX 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 IronFX regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. IronFX: CySEC, FCA, BVI FSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or IronFX?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); IronFX holds 2 (CySEC and FCA). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or IronFX?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0 pips (Raw ECN, with commission); 1.2 pips average on Standard accounts at IronFX; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), IronFX No trading commissions (Absolute Zero STP/ECN account); other STP/ECN accounts charge commission.
Do ActivTrades and IronFX offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. IronFX: MetaTrader 4, WebTrader, PAMM, TradeCopier.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and IronFX?
ActivTrades states 69% and IronFX states 59.09% 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