Spread betting carries a high level of risk. Between 51-82% of retail investor accounts lose money. You should consider whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.
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ActivTrades

Most trustedEst. 2001 · FCA #434413

£1 million client fund insurance and Smart Tools suite for technical traders. Below is our full breakdown of how ActivTrades scores across the six factors that matter most to UK spread bettors.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Figure published by ActivTrades PLC, verified 2026-07-26. Providers update this quarterly.

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78/100
BTS Score · rank #11 of 15
BTS Score78/100
Founded2001
Min deposit£0
FTSE 100 spreadfrom 0.68 pts
RegulationFCA #434413
Tax statusTax-free (UK)
Scorecard

How ActivTrades scores

Each category rated 0–10, then weighted into the overall BTS score.

Spreads
8.0
Platform
8.2
AI Tools
7.2
Markets
6.5
Education
5.8
Regulation
9.3

Strengths

✓£1 million client fund insurance — far exceeds FSCS £85k
✓No minimum deposit
✓Four platform choices including TradingView
✓Smart Tools suite adds real analytical value
✓4ms execution speed — no restrictions on scalping
✓20+ year FCA track record

Trade-offs

–Crypto restricted to professional clients only
–£10/month inactivity fee after 12 months
–No social or copy trading features
–Education resources limited vs IG/CMC
–Wall Street spread wider than competitors
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