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4xCube vs ActivTrades

4xCube or ActivTrades – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare 4xCube and ActivTrades in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

4xCube vs ActivTrades Comparison Table 2025
4xCube	ActivTrades

3.5	4
4xCube is ranked #42 among CFD brokers.	ActivTrades is ranked #56 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
4xCube operates as an online forex and CFD broker, licensed in the Cook Islands. Clients have the opportunity to engage in trading across key financial markets. They can select from three account types, tailored to their capital and chosen trading strategy.	ActivTrades, a UK-based CFD and forex broker since 2001, is renowned for its award-winning services. It holds licences from esteemed regulators, including the UK’s FCA. The firm offers trading on more than 1,000 instruments across seven asset classes, with an impressive 93.60% of trades executed at the desired price.
Pros
The top-tier trading platforms, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, are accessible. A broad range of payment options, including bank cards Trade commission-free with spreads starting at just 0.1 pips. Swift execution of trades via liquidity providers. High-quality trading courses and beginner guides. Welcome bonuses and trading promotions Extensive trading network on Discord Hokocloud copy trading tool	ActivTrades provides competitive spreads, especially for forex trading, starting at 0.5 pips on major currency pairs without extra commissions. Additionally, the €/£10 inactivity fee is only applied after 52 weeks, benefiting active traders. While cTrader isn't supported, MT4, MT5, TradingView, and the broker's ActivTrader platform accommodate various trading requirements. The firm's web-based platform has proven user-friendly and visually appealing for novices during testing. ActivTrades is a reputable firm with over 20 years in the financial sector. It holds authorizations from three top-tier regulatory bodies, according to DayTrading.com's Regulation & Trust Rating. For UK traders, it offers enhanced protection with £1 million in investor compensation, surpassing the £85,000 provided by the FSCS, should the firm face insolvency. Based on our tests, ActivTrades offers swift and reliable support via live chat, email, and phone in multiple languages. This makes it an excellent choice for both traders and newcomers seeking quality assistance. With execution speeds averaging 4ms and an order completion rate of 93.6%, ActivTrades provides an outstanding platform for traders. It supports rapid strategies without imposing limits on short-term approaches.
Cons
The broker lacks regulation from a reputable authority. Elevated charges for certain payment options. US clients are not eligible.	The platform lacks features for copy or social trading, which is a disadvantage for traders interested in passive investing or replicating the trades of seasoned traders. This is particularly evident when compared to eToro and Vantage. The selection of over 1,000 markets includes forex, commodities, indices, and ETFs. However, the overall choice of asset classes is limited, with no stocks available outside the US, UK, and Europe. In comparison, BlackBull provides access to more than 26,000 markets. Its research tools are decent, although somewhat lacking. The expanding 'Analysis' hub is useful, but the absence of Trading Central or Autochartist means advanced technical insights are missing. This limitation may hinder traders seeking to spot opportunities in volatile markets. ActivTrades needs improvement in educational resources to compete with firms like XTB and CMC Markets. While it offers well-presented and informative webinars, the selection of courses and quizzes remains limited, hindering a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience for traders.
Awards
	Safest Global Broker 2023 - International Investor Magazine Best Online Trading Services 2023 - ADVFN International Financial Awards Best Forex Broker Europe 2022 - Forex-Awards.com Most Trusted Global FX Broker 2022 - International Investor Magazine Best CFD Broker 2021 - Rankia Safest Global Broker 2021 - International Investor Award Winners Best FX Broker 2021 - Le Fonti Award
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	Yes
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, metals, indices, cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Cryptos (location dependent)
Bonus
50% first deposit bonus
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay GlobePay Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money Skrill Swift Visa Wire Transfer	AstroPay Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSC Cook Islands	FCA, CMVM, CSSF, SCB
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
Trading App
	ActivTrades offers mobile apps for iOS and Android, including its own ActivTrader app, MT4, MT5, and TradingView. These provide real-time data, advanced charting, and customisable features. All apps enable intuitive trading and account management, but ActivTrader excels with its seamless experience, fast execution, and robust research tools.
iOS App Rating
4.8	4.9
Android App Rating
4.6	3.8
Margin Trading
No	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5
Yes	Yes
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Yes (APIs), Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	€/£10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD BRL	USD EUR GBP CHF
Commodities
Gold Silver	Gold Oil Natural Gas Wheat Copper Cocoa Coffee Corn Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar
CFD
Engage in CFD trading on forex, indices, metals, oil, and cryptocurrencies with leverage as high as 1:500. Benefit from competitive spreads and choose between zero commission or raw spreads.	ActivTrades specialises in CFD trading, providing access to over 1,000 instruments, including currencies, shares, indices, and commodities. Renowned for its award-winning trading environment, the broker ensures swift and dependable order execution, coupled with clear margin requirements for traders.
Leverage
1:400	1:30 (UK and EU), 1:400 (Global & Pro)
FTSE Spread
1.3	0.6
GBPUSD Spread<
1.1	0.8
Oil Spread
0.08	0.03
Stocks Spread
Variable	Variable
Forex
4xCube provides over 60 currency pairs with favourable trading conditions. Notably, all trading strategies, such as scalping and hedging, are allowed.	ActivTrades provides competitive fees in forex, offering excellent spreads on major pairs like EUR/USD starting from 0.5 pips, with no commission charges. The enhanced ActivTrades platform, along with the renowned MetaTrader 4, equips traders with essential tools to navigate the FX market with confidence.
Assets
50+	50+
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	0.8
EURUSD Spread
0.7	0.5
EURGBP Spread
0.9	0.8
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Trade five cryptocurrency CFDs: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, and XRP against the USD, with leverage up to 1:20. Cryptocurrencies are available for trading 24/7, including weekends.	Trade over 15 popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Engage in trading these digital assets 24/7, with transparent fees. Access up to 1:10 leverage on leading tokens like BTC.
Spread
From 4 pips	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC XRP ETH	BTC ETH LTC BCH DOT EOS LINK XLM NEO ADA SOL XRP BNB XMR AVAX DOGE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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