Deriv vs FBS 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Deriv and FBS compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
FBS is a forex and CFD broker operated by FBS Markets Inc. under the Financial Services Commission of Belize, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the FBS app with a $5 minimum deposit.
Side by side
| Deriv | FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | MFSA | FSC (Belize) |
| Minimum deposit | – | $5 |
| Spreads from | – | 0.7 pips (Standard account) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) | 1:3000 on forex (FBS Markets Inc., Belize) |
| Platforms | ||
| Retail accounts losing money | 70.78% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Deriv review · FBS review.
Frequently asked questions
Are Deriv and FBS regulated?
Deriv: MFSA. FBS: FSC (Belize).
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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