InstaForex vs ActivTrades

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

InstaForex vs ActivTrades Comparison Table 2025

InstaForex	ActivTrades
Not Rated	4
InstaForex is ranked # among .	ActivTrades is ranked #52 among CFD brokers.
	Review
InstaForex has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	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
	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 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
	Yes
Instruments
	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Cryptos (location dependent)
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	$0
Payment Methods
	AstroPay Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	FCA, CMVM, CSSF, SCB
Mobile Apps
	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
	4.9
Android App Rating
	3.8
Margin Trading
	Yes
MetaTrader 4
	Yes
MetaTrader 5
	Yes
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	Yes
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	No
STP Account
	Yes
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	No
MAM Account
	No
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	Yes
Market Maker
	Yes
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	No
Auto Trading
	Yes (APIs), Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
	No
Social Trading
	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
	No
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	No
Inactivity Fee
	€/£10
Islamic Account
	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CHF
Commodities
	Gold Oil Natural Gas Wheat Copper Cocoa Coffee Corn Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar
CFD
	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 (UK and EU), 1:400 (Global & Pro)
FTSE Spread
	0.6
GBPUSD Spread<
	0.8
Oil Spread
	0.03
Stocks Spread
	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+
GBPUSD Spread
	0.8
EURUSD Spread
	0.5
EURGBP Spread
	0.8
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
	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
	Variable
Coins
	BTC ETH LTC BCH DOT EOS LINK XLM NEO ADA SOL XRP BNB XMR AVAX DOGE
Crypto Lending
	No
Crypto Mining
	No
Crypto Staking
	No
Auto Market Maker
	No
InstaForex	ActivTrades
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