BlackBull Markets vs. ActivTrades

BlackBull Markets
1%
Deposit 200 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.76 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2014
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 30
Country: New Zealand
Regulation:
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 3
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Real Stocks and ETFs:
ActivTrades
46%
Deposit 10 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.72 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2001
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 48
Country: UK
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 4
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Skrill
PayPal
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:

Winner of the comparison

29%
BlackBull Markets
46%
ActivTrades
Winner
If you don’t want to read the full comparison, the winner of our review is ActivTrades, which takes the lead with a rating of 46%, while BlackBull Markets only reaches 29%. BlackBull Markets requires a minimum deposit of 200 EUR/USD, while ActivTrades sets it at 10 EUR/USD. Conversely, ActivTrades scores with a lower minimum deposit. For BlackBull Markets, the spread is 0.76 EUR/USD, while for ActivTrades it is 0.72 EUR/USD. Lower spreads at ActivTrades give it the edge. BlackBull Markets offers 30 forex pairs, while ActivTrades provides 48. More options come with ActivTrades. BlackBull Markets was founded in 2014, while ActivTrades has been operating since 2001. The older ActivTrades has the upper hand in this regard. A big plus for BlackBull Markets is the ability to trade real stocks, which ActivTrades doesn’t offer. BlackBull Markets is overseen by 0 regulatory bodies, while ActivTrades has 2. Stricter oversight at ActivTrades gives it an advantage. BlackBull Markets supports 2 platforms, while ActivTrades offers 4. More options are provided by ActivTrades.

Comprehensive Comparison: BlackBull Markets vs ActivTrades

A detailed look at two popular brokers from our portfolio

Comparison Result
Winner of this comparison: ActivTrades with an overall rating of 46%
BlackBull Markets
Min. Deposit
200
EUR/USD Spread
0.76
Currency Pairs
30
Year Established
2014
ActivTrades
Min. Deposit
10
EUR/USD Spread
0.72
Currency Pairs
48
Year Established
2001

Key Strengths

BlackBull Markets
    • At present, it seems that the broker we are reviewing does not have any specific advantages that distinguish it from the competition or stand out directly.
ActivTrades
    • Long-term experience and reliability: ActivTrades has over 20 years of market experience and is regulated by several significant regulatory bodies (FCA, SCB, CSSF, BACEN, CMVM).
    • High-quality trading platforms: Offers a wide range of trading platforms, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and its own ActivTrader platform.
    • Low spreads and fast execution: Spreads start from 0.5 pips and the average execution time is 0.004 seconds, which is advantageous for day traders.
    • Security and fund protection: ActivTrades offers fund insurance up to 1 million dollars and uses secure encryption protocols.
    • Education and tools: The broker provides free webinars, educational materials, and advanced trading tools such as SmartCalculator, SmartPattern, and more.

Comparison by Categories

Trading Tools
BlackBull Markets
70%
ActivTrades
70%
Trading Platforms
BlackBull Markets
29%
ActivTrades
57%
Trading Costs
BlackBull Markets
100%
ActivTrades
80%
Educational Materials
BlackBull Markets
33%
ActivTrades
50%
Customer Support
BlackBull Markets
100%
ActivTrades
100%
Overall Rating
BlackBull Markets
29%
ActivTrades
46%

Our Recommendations

Best for Beginners
Thanks to comprehensive educational materials and a user-friendly platform, ActivTrades is an ideal choice for new traders.
Best Platform
The trading platform of broker ActivTrades offers an intuitive interface and advanced features for efficient trading.
Lowest Costs
BlackBull Markets offers competitive spreads and lower fees, making it ideal for active traders.
Investments
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 30 48
CFDs – Total Offered 50+ 1000+
Options CFD
Share CFDs
Forex CFD
Commodities CFD
ETF CFD
Indicies CFD
Cryptocurrency traded as actual
Cryptocurrency traded as CFD
Investments rating 38% 50%
Winner
Cost
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Average Spread EUR/USD *The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable. 0.76 0.72
Deposit from 200 10
Account fee
Inactivity fee
Active Trader or VIP Discounts
Withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Cost rating 100% 80%
Winner
Trading app
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Social Trading / Copy-Trading
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Currenex
cTrader
Trading Platforms rating 29% 57%
Winner
Trading Tools
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Financial leverage
Virtual Trading (Demo)
Alerts – Basic Fields
Charting – Indicators / Studies (Total)
Charting – Drawing Tools (Total)
Charting – Trade From Chart
Stop-Loss
Finacial Calendar
Daily financial news
Order Type – Trailing Stop
Trading Tools rating 70% 70%
Winner
Research
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Daily Market Commentary
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
Weekly Webinars
Social Sentiment – Currency Pairs
Economic Calendar
Research
Research rating 17% 50%
Winner
Education
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Has Education – Forex
Has Education – CFDs
Client Webinars
Videos – Advanced Trading Videos
Investor Dictionary (Glossary)
Education
Education rating 33% 50%
Winner
Forex
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
GBP/USD
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
USD/CHF
USD/CAD
NZD/USD
AUD/USD
Major Forex Pairs rating 100% 86%
Winner
Commodities
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Gold
Silver
WIT Oil
Brent Oil
Coffee
Cocoa
Soybeans
Rice
Corn
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities rating 36% 55%
Winner
Indicies
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
DAX 40
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
Nikkei
Indices rating 100% 100%
Winner
Cryptocurrencies
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Ripple
Neo
Stellar
Cardano
Tron
Monero
EOS
Cryptocurrencies rating 0% 70%
Winner
Regulations
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Cysec
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
CFTC Registered (USA)
FINMA (Switzerland)
Regulations rating 0% 33%
Winner
Support
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Chat
Phone
Mail
Support rating 100% 100%
Winner
Overall
# BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Go to the full broker review BlackBull Markets ActivTrades
Win / Loss % 29% 46%
Winner