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FXOpen vs ActivTrades

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

FXOpen vs ActivTrades Comparison Table 2025
FXOpen	ActivTrades

3.7	4
FXOpen is ranked #62 among CFD brokers.	ActivTrades is ranked #56 among CFD brokers.
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Founded in 2005, FXOpen is a well-regulated broker that has drawn over one million traders. Tailored for active trading, it offers a diverse range of over 700 markets. The platform facilitates high-frequency trading, scalping, and various algorithmic strategies through the use of expert advisors (EAs).	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
FXOpen integrated TradingView in 2022 and enhanced its TickTrader platform in 2024. This upgrade delivers Level 2 pricing, over 1,200 trading instruments, and sophisticated order options. The platform appeals to both seasoned and high-frequency traders. FXOpen significantly cut FX spreads by over 40% in 2022. In 2023, they launched commission-free index trading. These changes make trading more economical for traders. In 2024, FXOpen simplified its account options. Traders now benefit from ECN accounts with raw spreads starting at 0.0 pips. The platform offers rapid execution and reduced commissions for those with high trading volumes, enhancing user experience.	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
Though FXOpen remains a trusted broker with authorizations from the FCA and CySEC, it lost its ASIC license in 2024 due to 'serious concerns.' Consequently, it no longer accepts traders from Australia. FXOpen's educational resources are quite limited, with a scarcity of courses and webinars commonly available at brokers such as IG. This deficiency may deter novice traders looking to enhance their understanding. Even with an expanded asset portfolio, FXOpen provides a more limited selection of global stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies compared to the leading firm BlackBull. This results in fewer diverse trading opportunities for traders.	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
Best ECN Broker 2012 - Masterforex-V Best Forex Broker in Australasia 2011 - World Finance Magazine Best Islamic Forex Broker 2011 - IB Times Trading Awards Best South-East Asia Forex Broker and Best ECN Forex Broker 2011 - IB Times Trading Awards Best Trading Platform 2010 - Falcon 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
Yes	Yes
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Cryptos (location dependent)
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$0
Payment Methods
ADVcash Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard Neteller Skrill 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
FCA, CySEC, FC	FCA, CMVM, CSSF, SCB
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
The FXOpen Trading App offers a user-friendly experience for trading over 700 global markets. It provides real-time data, level 2 pricing, live charts, and financial news. Over the years, it has achieved one of the highest ratings on the Android app store, reflecting its superior user interface.	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
5	4.9
Android App Rating
5	3.8
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 5
Yes	Yes
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
Yes	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	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
Yes	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
Copy Trading Platform
FXOpen's PAMM Copy Trading service enables investors to replicate the strategies of seasoned traders. It offers a clear, performance-focused system with flexibility, automated profit-sharing, and thorough account management.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
Yes	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	€/£10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD JPY CHF SGD RUB	USD EUR GBP CHF
Commodities
Gold Silver Oil Natural Gas	Gold Oil Natural Gas Wheat Copper Cocoa Coffee Corn Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar
CFD
FXOpen offers an impressive array of CFDs, including over 700 assets like stocks, indices, currencies, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and a wider selection of ETFs. Since 2022, the inclusion of TradingView and enhancements to the TickTrader platform have equipped traders with superior tools. FXOpen thus delivers a comprehensive trading experience.	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
1:30 (EU, UK), 1:1000 (Global)	1:30 (UK and EU), 1:400 (Global & Pro)
FTSE Spread
0.7	0.6
GBPUSD Spread<
0.4	0.8
Oil Spread
0.04	0.03
Stocks Spread
0.40 (Apple)	Variable
Forex
	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
0.4	0.8
EURUSD Spread
0.2	0.5
EURGBP Spread
0.5	0.8
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
FXOpen provides more than 40 cryptocurrency CFDs, featuring both crypto-only pairs and those paired with traditional currencies like GBP, USD, and JPY. Traders can leverage their crypto CFD trades at a ratio of 1:2. There are three types of orders available: market, limit, and stop, and scripts are on hand for automated trading.	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
9.0 (BTC)	Variable
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC ETC EOS DSH XRP IOT XMR NEO	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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