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Choosing between EasyMarkets and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. EasyMarkets is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. EasyMarkets 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.
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| EasyMarkets | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0.5 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:400 | 1:400 |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
EasyMarkets (3.6/5) and ActivTrades (3.6/5) are closely matched. ActivTrades has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Lower feesEasyMarkets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, 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 0.7 pips at EasyMarkets.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, MT4.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores EasyMarkets at 3.61/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. EasyMarkets leads overall with a marginal advantage.
EasyMarkets
3.6/5
Choose EasyMarkets if you want…
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ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
EasyMarkets (3.6/5) and ActivTrades (3.6/5) 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.
EasyMarkets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25. ActivTrades requires $0.
EasyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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