ActivTrades vs Octa 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.
Octa is a CFD broker whose EU arm, Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd, is licensed by CySEC (372/18); its international site offers OctaTrader, MT4 and MT5 accounts with spread-only pricing.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 13/20Minimum deposit $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site) |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:1000 on forex (Octa international site; not the CySEC entity) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.6 pips (floating spread with markup; Octa international site) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $0 (no trading commission, spread markup; Octa international site) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:1000 on forex (Octa international site; not the CySEC entity) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Not published |
| 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 · Octa review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Octa 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 Octa regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Octa: CySEC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Octa?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Octa 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 Octa?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Octa: $25 (recommended $100; Octa international site).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Octa?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.6 pips (floating spread with markup; Octa international site) at Octa; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Octa $0 (no trading commission, spread markup; Octa international site).
Do ActivTrades and Octa offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Octa: OctaTrader, 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