ActivTrades Review 2026
The full ActivTrades write-up for Indonesia traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in Indonesia
| Regulator | SCB, Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) |
| Licence Number | SIA-F199 |
| Regulated Entity | ActivTrades Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:400 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.5 pips |
| Instruments | 1,000+ |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Cooks under SCB (licence SIA-F199). Cover charge $0. In Indonesia, forex leverage is capped at 1:400.
About ActivTrades
ActivTrades opened its doors in 2001 out of a kitchen in London, UK. Its menu runs to 1,000 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by ActivTrades Ltd under SCB.
In Indonesia, ActivTrades serves as ActivTrades Ltd, cleared by SCB under licence number SIA-F199. Under SCB house rules, Indonesia traders are poured no more than 1:400 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- SCB regulated, licence SIA-F199
- 1,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Indonesia
- Platforms: ActivTrader, MT4, MT5
- Founded in 2001 (25 years operating)
- Headquartered in London, UK
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ActivTrades regulated?
Yes. ActivTrades is authorised by SCB, issued to the entity ActivTrades Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official SCB public register.
What is the minimum deposit for ActivTrades in Indonesia?
The cover charge is $0, the smallest amount Indonesia traders need to open a live account with ActivTrades under SCB rules.
What leverage does ActivTrades offer in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, SCB rules cap ActivTrades at 1:400 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is ActivTrades safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: ActivTrades cooks under SCB. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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