ActivTrades
BDSwiss
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Higher Rated
ActivTrades
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Choosing between ActivTrades and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
BDSwiss
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ActivTrades offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
ActivTrades
0.5 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $10
ActivTrades
WinnerBDSwiss
ActivTrades
Lower feesBDSwiss
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, ActivTrades is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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