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Choosing between Admiral Markets and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Admiral Markets is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. Admiral Markets has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to ActivTrades which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Admiral Markets
ActivTrades
| Admiral Markets | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:400 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, ASIC ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Admiral Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Admiral Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Admiral Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Admiral Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Admiral Markets at 3.77/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Admiral Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
Admiral Markets
3.8/5
Choose Admiral Markets if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
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Admiral Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Admiral Markets holds a 3.8/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Admiral Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. ActivTrades requires $0.
Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. ActivTrades 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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