Markets.com
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Markets.com
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Choosing between Markets.com and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Markets.com which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Markets.com
ActivTrades
| Markets.com | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.5 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 | 1:400 ✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC, FCA ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ActivTrades offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowMarkets.com
ActivTrades
Markets.com
ActivTrades
Lower feesMarkets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, 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 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com
3.8/5
Choose Markets.com if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com 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.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. ActivTrades requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Markets.com 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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