Scalping brokers

AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and has grown into a global broker.

At a glance

Ava Trade EU Ltd. is regulated by the CBI (Central Bank of Ireland).

About AvaTrade

The unified account and fee structure as well as the wide range of learning materials make AvaTrade ideal for beginners. Cryptotraders are also in good hands with AvaTrade due to 24/7 trading. However, since AvaTrade does not offer an ECN or STP account and the selection is somewhat limited when it comes to 700 trading instruments, advanced traders should rather prefer other brokers.

All in all, our AvaTrade experience was rather positive.

According to our XTB experience, there are significantly more advantages than disadvantages that speak in favor of XTB.

At a glance

XTB also operates a branch office in Germany.

About XTB

XTB is a reputable, regulated, publicly listed, and established broker that has been enabling CFD and Forex trading for traders from many different countries since 2002. For most traders, especially advanced traders, XTB is a good choice. Unfortunately, due to the high minimum fees for stocks, XTB may not be the right fit for every trader. Smaller accounts, in particular, might be better off with other brokers (if the focus is on stock trading).

Capital.com is a globally regulated CFD broker offering commission-free access to over 4,500 trading instruments, including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and futures-based CFDs.

At a glance

With features like tight spreads, negative balance protection, 0% overnight on unleveraged positions (other fees might apply), and multilingual support, Capital.com caters to traders across Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. The platform is tailored for active traders seeking transparency, education, and global market coverage via mobile and web-based tools.

About Capital.com

With regulatory licenses from top-tier authorities like the FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (Australia), SCA (UAE), and SCB (Bahamas), it provides traders with robust security, segregated client funds, and negative balance protection across most jurisdictions. Its award-winning proprietary platform, alongside MT4 and TradingView integration, ensures fast execution and a flexible, user-friendly trading environment.

Payments and accounts

In addition to its competitive spreads and transparent fee structure, Capital.com supports a wide range of deposit and withdrawal methods without charging internal fees. Traders can choose from multiple account types—including swap-free, spread betting (only for UK clients), and 1X accounts—each tailored for different strategies and regions. With strong 24/7 customer support, free educational resources, and platform accessibility across devices, Capital.com caters effectively to both beginner and professional traders worldwide.

ActivTrades is a reputable, UK-based broker founded in 2001 that has evolved into a multi-asset platform serving traders worldwide.

At a glance

The broker is regulated by top-tier authorities such as the FCA and is known for its diverse range of trading instruments, robust execution speeds, and comprehensive client protection measures.

About ActivTrades

Known for its transparent pricing and competitive spreads, the broker provides access to a diverse range of markets—including Forex, CFDs on shares, indices, commodities, bonds, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies—catering to both retail and institutional investors. Clients can choose from a variety of account types, such as Standard, Professional, Corporate, Islamic (swap-free), Betting, and Demo accounts, each designed to meet different trading needs and levels of experience. The account opening process is fully digital and streamlined, ensuring that new clients can quickly verify their identity and fund their accounts.