Company & background
Is ActivTrades safe & regulated?
ActivTrades is authorised and regulated by 3 authorities. Regulation determines what client-money protections apply to you, so it is the single most important factor when choosing a broker.
Fees & spreads
Leverage & margin
Markets & instruments
Trading platforms
Mobile app
Funding & withdrawals
Payment methods: ["Bank Transfer","Credit Card","PayPal","Skrill","Neteller"].
The verdict on ActivTrades
81% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider. Capital at risk.
ActivTrades review — frequently asked questions
Is ActivTrades regulated?
Yes. ActivTrades is authorised and regulated by FCA, SCB (Bahamas), CMVM. Regulation means client funds are held in segregated accounts and retail clients benefit from protections such as negative balance protection.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades?
The minimum deposit at ActivTrades is $0. You can fund your account using ["Bank Transfer","Credit Card","PayPal","Skrill","Neteller"].
How much leverage does ActivTrades offer?
Retail clients at ActivTrades can trade with leverage up to 400:1. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, so use it with care.
What trading platforms does ActivTrades support?
ActivTrades offers ActivTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView.
Is ActivTrades safe for trading?
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA and SCB (Bahamas) among others. However, regulation protects your funds, not your trades: 81% of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs with this provider.
Elena Vasquez
Elena worked in compliance at an EU-regulated investment firm before turning to consumer research. She reads regulatory registers for a living and treats a broker's entity structure — which company you actually contract with, and which regulator stands behind it — as the first and most important question, not a footnote. Her reviews are careful, evidence-led and allergic to hype.
How we test
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Reviewed by Elena Vasquez, Regulation & Investor-Protection Analyst. Last updated 2026. This page is general information, not financial advice.