ActivTrades broker scan
Follow research updates for ActivTrades →Regulation, real cost, withdrawal friction and red flags to check before you deposit. UK company: London; EU company: Lisbon.
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ActivTrades has solid platform and app quality and a stronger regulatory profile than many CFD brokers, but it offers leveraged CFDs, where most retail accounts lose money. Before depositing, verify the exact legal entity, product access and withdrawal terms that apply to you — and it's worth comparing alternatives before you decide.
- you prioritise regulation
- you trade forex or CFDs
- you care about cost transparency
- you want clearer withdrawal terms
- you want to own spot crypto, not crypto CFDs
- you're unsure which legal entity would apply to you
- you want non-CFD / direct investing only
- HQ
- UK company: London; EU company: Lisbon
- Min deposit
- Check country terms
- Withdrawal
- 1 business dayProcessing; broker-stated
Research-based summary — informational only, not financial advice and not a safety guarantee. Verify directly before depositing.
Last updated October 2026·Spreads, fees and withdrawal times are typical/indicative and change with account type and market conditions — verify current terms with the broker before you deposit.·How we score
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Complaints & track record
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Regulation snapshot
The UK website names Activtrades Plc and FCA 434413. The EU website names ActivMarkets – Empresa de Investimento, S.A. and CMVM 433; the licence number remains pending direct regulator confirmation. These are separate companies. The referral's company allocation has not been confirmed country by country, and a group licence does not determine your account terms.
| Regulation profile | UK/EU entities; account-specific terms (entity clarity, not tier-one onboarding) |
| Regulators | |
| Segregated client fundsSegregated fundsClient money held in bank accounts kept separate from the broker's own funds, so it isn't used to run the business and is easier to return if the firm fails. | The EU client-funds page says client accounts are segregated from company funds (read 26 October 2026). This is a broker statement, not our inspection of banking arrangements. Confirm the client-money terms of the company on your agreement; another branch's terms are not established here. |
| Compensation scheme | Compensation eligibility and limits must be checked for the contracting company and client classification. The referral does not establish that a particular UK or EU scheme applies to your account; no group-wide compensation cover is asserted. |
| Negative-balance protectionNegative-balance protectionA safeguard that stops your account going below zero, so you can't end up owing the broker more than you deposited. Mandatory for retail clients in some regions. | The UK and EU individual-account pages describe negative-balance protection for retail clients. This does not establish the terms of professional accounts or other branches. Confirm your classification and the applicable agreement. |
- 2011-03-15 · FSA (UK; historical): The FSA imposed an £85,750 penalty for client-money control failings in 2009–2010. Its notice records no resulting client losses, cooperation and significant remedial work. This is a historical finding, not an allegation about current operations. official source
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Is ActivTrades regulated? Full register check, entity by entity →
Withdrawal still under review after verification? Separate document checks, broker processing and payment arrival.
Which entity could apply to you?
ActivTrades may onboard you through a different legal entity depending on your country — which can change your regulator and protection. Decode the entity that may apply before you deposit.
Real cost snapshot
| Advertised starting spreadSpreadThe gap between the buy (ask) and sell (bid) price. It's a core trading cost — tighter spreads are cheaper for you. | Not published |
| CommissionCommissionA flat per-trade fee, common on raw/ECN accounts that show tighter spreads. Always compare spread + commission together as the all-in cost. | Check account and instrument quote |
| Minimum deposit | Check country terms The Help Center states no general activation minimum for UK/EU/global accounts, with a USD250 exception for unspecified countries. This does not establish a zero minimum for every applicant or payment method. Confirm the country and method requirement before funding. |
| Inactivity fee | Not established for the applicable account; confirm the current fee schedule |
| All-in cost index | $$$·· (3/5) |
Last updated October 2026·Regional sites advertise forex spreads from 0.5 pips, not a verified EUR/USD average or complete all-in price. The Help Center describes no commission for most products but lists exceptions. Confirm the instrument, account and platform schedule, overnight financing and any access charges. The EU funding page states 0.5% conversion for deposits or withdrawals in a different currency from the account base; that is not a UK fee finding. — verify current terms with the broker before you deposit.·How we score
Withdrawal check
| Typical withdrawal speed | 1 business day (processing; broker-stated) (Unknown) |
| Deposit / withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, VOLT, Neteller (EU), Skrill (EU), PayPal (EU) |
| Verification | Identity verification (KYC) required before the first withdrawal. |
Withdrawal rules can vary by entity, country and payment method — and regulated brokers usually return funds to your original deposit method first. Available payment methods may vary depending on your jurisdiction, and depending on the payment method, third-party or bank charges may apply. See how withdrawals work.
Product risk
This reflects the risk of the products offered (e.g. leveraged CFDs) — not the broker's trustworthiness. A lower-risk product label is not an endorsement of the broker.
| Product risk level | Higher caution |
| CFD / leverage risk | High |
| Max leverage (region-aware) | — globally. Retail leverage caps depend on the regulator and legal entity that onboards you. |
| Crypto CFDs | Offered via CFDs — you don't own the underlying coins. The FCA prohibits the sale of cryptoasset derivatives to retail clients in the UK (COBS 22.6). Cryptocurrencies are high-risk and highly volatile; you could lose all the money you invest. |
This partner-supplied range covers the UK and EU entities. The study retains the dated disclosure; live warnings follow the effective-date schedule — view the dated loss-rate study and provenance.
Products shown are offered as CFDs unless otherwise stated. Crypto CFDs do not provide ownership of the underlying cryptoasset. Product availability varies by region.
The FCA prohibits the sale of cryptoasset derivatives to retail clients in the UK (COBS 22.6). Cryptocurrencies are high-risk and highly volatile; you could lose all the money you invest.
Products & markets
The FCA prohibits the sale of cryptoasset derivatives to retail clients in the UK (COBS 22.6). Cryptocurrencies are high-risk and highly volatile; you could lose all the money you invest.
Published UK and EU products differ. Shares, ETFs, bonds and other CFD exposure do not confer ownership of underlying assets. The FCA prohibits the sale of cryptoasset derivatives to retail clients in the UK (COBS 22.6). Cryptocurrencies are high-risk and highly volatile; you could lose all the money you invest.
Red flags & what to verify
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ActivTrades — common questions
Quick, research-based answers to what people check before depositing. Informational only — verify directly.
Is ActivTrades regulated?+
The UK website names Activtrades Plc and FCA 434413. The EU website names ActivMarkets – Empresa de Investimento, S.A. and CMVM 433; the licence number remains pending direct regulator confirmation. These are separate companies. The referral's company allocation has not been confirmed country by country, and a group licence does not determine your account terms.
Is ActivTrades a scam, or is it legitimate?+
The UK website names Activtrades Plc and FCA 434413. The EU website names ActivMarkets – Empresa de Investimento, S.A. and CMVM 433; the licence number remains pending direct regulator confirmation. These are separate companies. The referral's company allocation has not been confirmed country by country, and a group licence does not determine your account terms.
Is ActivTrades available in my country?+
Availability — and the legal entity that onboards you — varies by country. The entity decides your regulator and protection. Use our entity decoder to see which entity may apply to you, and confirm it during signup.
What does it cost to trade with ActivTrades?+
Regional sites advertise forex spreads from 0.5 pips, not a verified EUR/USD average or complete all-in price. The Help Center describes no commission for most products but lists exceptions. Confirm the instrument, account and platform schedule, overnight financing and any access charges. The EU funding page states 0.5% conversion for deposits or withdrawals in a different currency from the account base; that is not a UK fee finding.
How long do withdrawals take at ActivTrades?+
Typical withdrawal time is 1 business day (processing; broker-stated). Actual speed depends on your payment method, identity verification (KYC) and the entity that holds your account. Regulated brokers usually return funds to your original deposit method first.
What leverage does ActivTrades offer, and is it risky?+
Maximum leverage is around varies by entity on the global entity; retail leverage caps depend on the regulator and legal entity that onboards you. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses, and most retail CFD accounts lose money — only trade with money you can afford to lose.
Which currencies can an ActivTrades account use?+
The UK individual-account page lists EUR, USD, GBP, SEK and CHF. The EU page lists EUR, USD, SEK and CHF; GBP was not listed there. These regional pages were read on 20 October 2026, with the EU page refreshed on 26 October. Confirm the options on the actual application.
How long does an ActivTrades withdrawal take?+
The Help Center describes processing within one business day, with bank arrival taking three to five business days. Processing and receipt are different stages, and the Help Center wording is not an entity-specific promise. Verification, payment method and bank timing can affect a particular request; we have not tested withdrawals.
Are ActivTrades withdrawals free?+
The Help Center generally describes no withdrawal charge but mentions a GBP9-equivalent exception for some bank transfers without establishing its exact trigger in our review. Confirm the charge for your method and account. EU currency conversion can add 0.5% when the payment currency differs from the account base; payment providers may charge separately.
Does the referral support every country?+
No. The partner supplied restrictions covering citizens or residents, and Italy has a separate campaign exclusion. A residence selector cannot establish citizenship eligibility. Being outside a listed restriction is not a complete acceptance guarantee or confirmation of the legal company; confirm both on the application.
Can UK retail clients trade crypto derivatives with ActivTrades?+
The FCA prohibits the sale of cryptoasset derivatives to retail clients in the UK (COBS 22.6). Cryptocurrencies are high-risk and highly volatile; you could lose all the money you invest. Crypto products shown on the EU site must not be presented as available to UK retail clients. Availability for other applicants depends on country, classification and contracting company.
Has Clarytrade tested execution, withdrawals or support?+
No. This review uses dated official product pages, partner instructions and regulator-authored evidence. The score is an editorial assessment under our existing methodology; it is not a test result or a prediction of returns, account acceptance or withdrawal success.
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