ActivTrades vs LiteFinance 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 76/100).
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.
LiteFinance serves clients through Liteforex (Europe) Ltd, regulated by CySEC, and LiteFinance Investment Limited, licensed by the FSC Mauritius, with Classic, ECN and Cent accounts.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 76/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 15/25▲Spreads 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 | 16/20Minimum deposit $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10), 8 deposit methods, 8 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 17/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader; leverage up to 1:1000 (global site, LiteFinance Global LLC) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 points (ECN, plus commission; Classic from 1.8 points) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $5 per lot on FX majors (ECN; Classic: none) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:1000 (global site, LiteFinance Global LLC) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Visa, Mastercard, Bank wire, Skrill, STICPAY, M-Pesa, Volet, Cryptocurrencies |
| 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 · LiteFinance review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or LiteFinance better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 76/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and LiteFinance regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. LiteFinance: CySEC, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or LiteFinance?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); LiteFinance 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 LiteFinance?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). LiteFinance: $50 (Classic and ECN; Cent: $10).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or LiteFinance?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 points (ECN, plus commission; Classic from 1.8 points) at LiteFinance; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), LiteFinance $5 per lot on FX majors (ECN; Classic: none).
Do ActivTrades and LiteFinance offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. LiteFinance: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, LiteFinance.
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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