AvaTrade

4.6
/5

AvaTrade is ideal for traders who want access to a ton of markets — forex, crypto, options, commodities — all under one roof. With multiple platform integrations (including mobile and web), plus heavy regulation worldwide, AvaTrade offers a strong mix of flexibility and safety.

Country
Ireland
CEO
Dáire Ferguson
Years in Business
19
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Minimum Trade Size
Not specified (typically 0.01 lots)
Minimum to Open Live
$100
Minimum Withdrawal
Varies by method (typically $50+)
Pros
Strong global regulation and safety
Wide variety of instruments and platforms
Competitive spreads on Pro account
No deposit or internal withdrawal fees
Segregated client funds and investor protection
User-friendly platforms and good educational resources
Cons
Inactivity fee ($50 after 3 months)
Weekend support limited
Spread markup on standard accounts
Historical withdrawal delays during high-volume periods

Instruments

Forex
CFDs on Stocks
Indicies
Other Commodities
ETFs
Bonds
Crypto
FX Options

Customer Support

Support Hours: 24/5 during Forex market hours

Contact Methods: Email, live chat, phone, possibly WhatsApp

Languages Supported: Multilingual (English, Spanish, French, Japanese, etc.)

Typical Response Time: 48h (email); faster via chat/call

Bonuses & Promotions

Periodic offers (e.g., deposit bonuses); not always listed on main site.

Regulation & Safety

Regulatory Bodies: CBI, FCA, ASIC, FSA/JFSA, BVI FSC, FSB, IIROC

License Numbers: Not publicly listed

Investor Protection Schemes: Yes – FSCS, negative balance protection

Segregated Funds: Yes

KYC Policy: Standard KYC/AML enforced

Restrictied Countries

Residents of the following countries are not eligible to participate:
United States
New Zealand

Standard

Minimum Deposit
$100
Spreads (avg)
~0.9 pips (EUR/USD)
Leverage
Up to 1:400 (Pro) / 1:30 (retail)
Commission
Zero
Swap-Free
Yes

Raw/ECN

Minimum Deposit
N/A
Spreads (avg)
N/A
Leverage
Up to 1:400
Commission
Zero
Swap-Free
Yes

Pro/VIP

Minimum Deposit
$10,000+ (estimated)
Spreads (avg)
~0.6 pips (EUR/USD)
Leverage
Up to 1:400
Commission
Zero
Swap-Free
Yes

Trading Conditions

Minimum Deposit: $100

Minimum Lot Size: Micro lots available

Leverage (max): Up to 1:400 (Pro)

Execution Type: Market execution

Spread Type: Variable

Commission Fees: None

Margin Call / Stop Out Levels: Not specified