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Admiral Markets
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In this comparison of Admiral Markets and Deriv, we explore the key distinctions between these two brokers, both rated 3.77/5. Admiral Markets, established in 2001 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, is particularly appealing to traders seeking a broad range of assets, including real stock and ETF investing, with access to both MT4 and MT5 platforms. Meanwhile, Deriv, founded in 1999 and based in Limassol, Cyprus, is ideal for traders interested in low entry barriers and innovative trading products, such as multipliers and accumulators, with a minimal deposit requirement of just $5. The core difference lies in Admiral Markets' strong educational content and zero-spread account options, while Deriv offers unique, complex proprietary products and 24/7 synthetic index trading.
Admiral Markets
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| Admiral Markets | Deriv | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 ✓ | $5 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:1000 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, ASIC ✓ | FCA, MAS |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Admiral Markets (3.8/5) and Deriv (3.8/5) are closely matched. Admiral Markets has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Admiral Markets
3.8/5
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3.8/5
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Admiral Markets (3.8/5) and Deriv (3.8/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Admiral Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Deriv starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. Deriv requires $5.
Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while Deriv holds licences from FCA, MAS.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, 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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