ActivTrades
Chipper Cash
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ActivTrades
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Choosing between ActivTrades and Chipper Cash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while Chipper Cash operates from San Francisco, USA. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Chipper Cash which was founded in 2018. 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
Chipper Cash
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Chipper Cash offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Chipper Cash
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $1
ActivTrades
WinnerChipper Cash
ActivTrades
Chipper Cash
Lower feesActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Chipper Cash is regulated by FCA, BoG.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Chipper Cash adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Chipper Cash is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Chipper Cash offers Proprietary Mobile.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Chipper Cash sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Chipper Cash 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 Chipper Cash'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 Chipper Cash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Chipper Cash requires $1.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Chipper Cash holds licences from FCA, BoG.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Chipper Cash supports Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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