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Choosing between Deriv and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. Deriv has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
Deriv
ActivTrades
| Deriv | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:1000 ✓ | 1:400 |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Deriv offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
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Deriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Deriv additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Stocks.
On spreads, Deriv is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT5, Proprietary Web.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv
3.8/5
Choose Deriv if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv 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.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. ActivTrades requires $0.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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