CMC Markets vs. ActivTrades

Winner of the comparison

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 CMC Markets only reaches 36%. CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 1 EUR/USD, while ActivTrades sets it at 10 EUR/USD. Thanks to the lower deposit, CMC Markets is more welcoming to traders with smaller budgets. For CMC Markets, the spread is 0.8 EUR/USD, while for ActivTrades it is 0.72 EUR/USD. Lower spreads at ActivTrades give it the edge. CMC Markets offers 158 forex pairs, while ActivTrades provides 48. A wider selection gives CMC Markets the advantage. CMC Markets was founded in 1989, while ActivTrades has been operating since 2001. The longer tradition of CMC Markets means greater experience. Unfortunately, neither of them offers this option. CMC Markets is overseen by 2 regulatory bodies, while ActivTrades has 2. In terms of regulation, both are equal. CMC Markets supports 1 platforms, while ActivTrades offers 4. More options are provided by ActivTrades.