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Is ActivTrades safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

ActivTrades states licences from FCA, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius, CMVM Portugal and CMA UAE. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFCA 434413Activtrades Plc · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerCMVM Portugal ActivTrades Europe (Portugal, Italy and Bulgaria branches)
  • ✓ On registerSCB Bahamas 199667 BActivTrades Corp. · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSC Mauritius GB24203277ActivTrades Markets Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerCMA UAE 20200000480ActivTrades Financial Services L.L.C (Category 5, introduction only)

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not ActivTrades)

Real site: https://www.activtrades.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is ActivTrades safe?

ActivTrades states licences from FCA, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius, CMVM Portugal and CMA UAE. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is ActivTrades regulated?

ActivTrades states licences from FCA, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius, CMVM Portugal, CMA UAE. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake ActivTrades websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for ActivTrades. Still type the address yourself: https://www.activtrades.com/

Which ActivTrades company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Activtrades Plc, licence number 434413. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MffKdAAJ

Which ActivTrades company holds the SCB Bahamas licence (Bahamas)?

ActivTrades Corp., licence number 199667 B. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://scb.gov.bs/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SIA-Firms-as-at-30-September-2026-1.pdf

Which ActivTrades company holds the FSC Mauritius licence (Mauritius)?

ActivTrades Markets Ltd, licence number GB24203277. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://opr.fscmauritius.org/ords/opr/r/fsc-opr/fsc-online-public-register-opr

Which ActivTrades company holds the CMVM Portugal licence (Portugal)?

ActivTrades Europe (Portugal, Italy and Bulgaria branches). This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cmvm.pt/

Which ActivTrades company holds the CMA UAE licence (UAE)?

ActivTrades Financial Services L.L.C (Category 5, introduction only), licence number 20200000480. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/home.aspx

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.