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Admiral Markets vs Interactive Brokers

Admiral Markets or Interactive Brokers – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare Admiral Markets and Interactive Brokers in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Admiral Markets vs Interactive Brokers Comparison Table 2025
Admiral Markets	Interactive Brokers

3.6	4.3
Admiral Markets is ranked #65 among CFD brokers.	Interactive Brokers is ranked #33 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Admirals is a well-regulated broker, offering a wide array of leveraged instruments such as forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and more. It supports the MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and TradingCentral platforms. Providing both spread betting and CFDs along with thousands of instruments, it offers greater flexibility compared to many competitors.	Interactive Brokers (IBKR), a leading brokerage, offers access to 150 markets across 33 countries and provides extensive investment services. With more than 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed company complies with strict regulations from the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC. It is among the most reliable brokers worldwide for traders.
Forex & CFDs are complex products, not suitable for everyone, and come with the high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Pros
Low minimum deposit from $100 MetaTrader 4 platform and application integration Comprehensive investment options include cryptocurrencies and spread betting. Use a demo account to evaluate the broker before committing to real-money trading. Admirals is a highly regulated broker renowned for numerous industry awards and recognitions. Admiral Markets is an excellent choice for active traders due to its tight spreads and minimal or no commissions. The minimal deposit requirement, access to fractional shares, and straightforward three-step account setup are attractive to novice traders.	IBKR is a highly respected brokerage, regulated by top-tier authorities, ensuring the integrity and security of your trading account. The TWS platform is tailored for intermediate and advanced traders, featuring over 100 order types and a dependable real-time market data feed with exceptional uptime. Interactive Brokers has been awarded Best US Broker for 2025 by DayTrading.com. This accolade highlights its dedication to traders in the US, offering exceptionally low margin rates and access to global markets at minimal expense. The new IBKR Desktop platform combines the top features of TWS with customised tools such as Option Lattice and MultiSort Screeners, providing an impressive trading experience for traders of all skill levels. A wide range of third-party research subscriptions, both free and paid, are available for traders. Additionally, by subscribing to Toggle AI, traders can receive commission rebates from IBKR. IBKR consistently offers unparalleled access to global equities, with thousands of shares available across over 100 market centres in 24 countries, including the recently added Saudi Stock Exchange. While initially targeting seasoned traders, IBKR has recently widened its appeal by eliminating its $10,000 minimum deposit requirement. IBKR offers an economical environment for traders, featuring low commissions, narrow spreads, and a clear fee structure.
Cons
Monthly inactivity fee US traders not accepted The demo account expires after 30 days	The learning curve for TWS is quite steep, making it tough for novice traders to navigate and grasp all its features. In contrast, Plus500's web platform is far more accessible for those new to trading. IBKR offers a variety of research tools, but their inconsistent placement across trading platforms and the 'Account Management' webpage creates a confusing experience for users. Support can be sluggish and frustrating. Tests reveal that you may face challenges reaching customer service quickly, which could result in delays in issue resolution. You are limited to a single active session per account, meaning you cannot use both your desktop programme and mobile app at the same time. This restriction can occasionally lead to a frustrating experience for traders.
Awards
Best Education & Training (Germany) - 2020 Best Forex Broker (Spain) - 2020 Best Forex Company - 2019	Best US Broker 2025 - DayTrading.com
FCA Regulated
Yes	Yes
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, bonds, spread betting	Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$0
Payment Methods
Credit Cards Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Swift Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Cheque Debit Card Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	$100
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, JSC, CMA, CIRO, AFM	FCA, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB, FINMA, AFM
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
Trading App
	The IBKR Mobile app, for iOS and Android, transforms your phone into a robust portal to access your IBKR accounts. It allows users to monitor portfolios, execute trades, view real-time quotes and charts, and manage account activities seamlessly. With its intuitive design, the app is particularly user-friendly for novices, offering a simpler experience compared to the advanced TWS platform.
iOS App Rating
4.6	4.3
Android App Rating
3.4	4.5
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1.55 - 2.59%
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	Yes
OmniTrader
No	Yes
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	Yes
Trading Central
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
Yes	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Capitalise.ai & TWS API
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
Yes (MetaQuotes)
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP SEK CHF CZK	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF AED HUF
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas Orange Juice Copper Platinum Silver Cocoa Cotton Sugar Nickel Lithium	Gold Zinc Aluminium Natural Gas Soybeans Lead Precious Metals Lean Hogs
CFD
Engage in CFD trading across a range of markets including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, ETFs, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, with leverage options up to 1:30. The broker offers significant benefits; traders enjoy six complimentary trades daily on stocks from the US, UK, and Europe, benefit from competitive forex spreads, and incur minimal commissions when trading ETFs.	The platform provides access to over 8,000 CFDs across stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Suited for experienced traders, the TWS platform includes more than 100 order types and algorithms. It also delivers top-tier market data from trusted sources like Reuters and Dow Jones.
Leverage
1:30 (EU), 1:500 (Global)	1:50
FTSE Spread
0.8	0.005% (£1 Min)
GBPUSD Spread<
1.3	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Oil Spread
0.03	0.25-0.85
Stocks Spread
0.5	0.003
Forex
Access over 80 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs. Benefit from this competitive selection, including more than 50 exotic options. Traders enjoy swift execution and additional tools like a pip calculator. MetaTrader 4 is also tailored specifically for online forex trading.	IBKR offers a vast range of over 100 forex pairs, including major, minor, and exotic currencies, outstripping most competitors except CMC Markets. Trading is available across multiple platforms with institutional-grade spreads beginning at 0.1 pips. There are also 20 sophisticated order types, such as brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders, enhancing trading strategies.
Assets
50	100+
GBPUSD Spread
1	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURUSD Spread
0.6	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
EURGBP Spread
1	0.08-0.20 bps x trade value
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
Engage in trading with 42 crypto CFDs, covering 10 crypto cross pairs and 32 fiat pairs involving USD and EUR. This portfolio offers competitive, diverse, and flexible options for traders through a CFD broker.	IBKR offers access to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at attractive commission rates without the need for a crypto wallet. Furthermore, traders can explore a variety of assets, including crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, and futures contracts such as BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.
Spread
1%	0.12%-0.18%
Coins
BTC BCH DSH EOS ETC ETH LTC XLM XMR XRP ZEC	BTC LTC ETH XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Admiral Markets	Interactive Brokers
Review	Review
Forex & CFDs are complex products, not suitable for everyone, and come with the high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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