ActivTrades vs Libertex 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.
Libertex is operated in the EU by Indication Investments Ltd, a Cyprus Investment Firm licensed by CySEC (164/12), offering CFDs on its own Libertex platform and on MetaTrader 4 and 5.
84% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 71/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25▲Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 11/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 17/20Minimum deposit €100, 10 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:30 for retail clients (Indication Investments Ltd, CySEC) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | €100 |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | Not published |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | From 0.0% (depending on the underlying asset) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:30 for retail clients (Indication Investments Ltd, CySEC) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Credit/debit card (1 EUR fee), PayPal (free), Skrill (1%), Neteller (1%), SEPA / International bank wire (0.5%, min 2 EUR, max 10 EUR) |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 84% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Libertex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Libertex 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 Libertex regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Libertex: CySEC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Libertex?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Libertex holds 1 (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 Libertex?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Libertex: €100.
Do ActivTrades and Libertex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Libertex: Libertex, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Libertex?
ActivTrades states 69% and Libertex states 84% 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