ActivTrades vs RoboForex 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC) · 7 of 8 facts confirmed on the brokers’ own pages
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 60/100).
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.
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize (licence 9759600, an offshore regulator) and offers Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and R StocksTrader.
75.85% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 60/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Belize (tier 3) |
| 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 | 18/20Minimum deposit $10 (ECN account), 4 deposit methods, 4 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 16/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSC Belize |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $10 (ECN account) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0% |
| Max leverage | Not published | Up to 1:2000 (Pro and ProCent accounts; ECN up to 1:500, Prime up to 1:300; RoboForex Ltd, FSC Belize) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank payments, Electronic payments, Bank cards, QR & Vouchers |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 75.85% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · RoboForex review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or RoboForex better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 60/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and RoboForex regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. RoboForex: FSC Belize. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or RoboForex?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); RoboForex holds none. 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 RoboForex?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). RoboForex: $10 (ECN account).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or RoboForex?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0 pips (ECN and Prime; Pro and ProCent floating from 1.3 points) at RoboForex; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), RoboForex ECN: depends on traded volume; Pro and ProCent: 0%.
Do ActivTrades and RoboForex offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. RoboForex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R StocksTrader, MobileTrader, WebTrader.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and RoboForex?
ActivTrades states 69% and RoboForex states 75.85% 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