ActivTrades Overview ActivTrades is a UK-based brokerage firm that specializes in providing electronic trading platforms for Forex, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and spread betting. The company was founded by Alex Pusco in 2001 as a stock brokerage in Switzerland and later moved to London in 2005[1]. ### Key Features and Services - Platforms: ActivTrades offers several trading platforms, including ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and TradingView. These platforms are available for both desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to trade on the go[1]. - Products: The company allows trading in Forex, CFDs on indices and commodities, and financial spread betting for UK-based clients[1]. - Client Base: ActivTrades primarily serves clients in Europe, particularly in Italy and Germany, as well as in South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia[1]. - Regulation: ActivTrades is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK and is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)[1]. ### History and Milestones - Founding and Expansion: Founded in 2001, ActivTrades expanded its operations to London in 2005 and began offering MetaTrader 4 in 2007. It introduced CFDs on indices and commodities in 2008[1]. - Platform Development: The company launched its proprietary platform, ActivTrader, in 2016[1]. - Cryptocurrency Trading: In December 2017, ActivTrades started offering CFDs in Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, with Ripple added in January 2018[1]. ### Company Structure - Headquarters: ActivTrades is headquartered in London, with additional branches in Milan, Sofia, and the Bahamas[1]. - Company Type: It is a public limited company registered in the UK[3]. - Employee Base: The company employs over 200 people across various departments, including customer service, marketing, compliance, finance, risk management, and IT[1].