ActivTrades vs Markets.com 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.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
81.9% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16/25▲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 | 17/20Minimum deposit 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent, 7 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC, FSCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Not published |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:30 (EU retail clients, Safecap Investments Limited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 81.9% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Markets.com 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 Markets.com regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Markets.com: CySEC, FSCA. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Markets.com?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Markets.com 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 Markets.com?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Markets.com?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 (EU site, Safecap Investments Limited; floating spreads) at Markets.com; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Markets.com none listed.
Do ActivTrades and Markets.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Markets.com: Web Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Markets.com?
ActivTrades states 69% and Markets.com states 81.9% 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