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ATC Brokers vs Deriv

Compare ATC Brokers and Deriv side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Experienced ECN forex traders

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTra…

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Deriv

Deriv

Synthetic index and CFD traders

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and dig…

Head-to-head comparison

ATC Brokers vs Deriv
Feature ATC Brokers Deriv
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission
Regulators FCA, CIMA MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA
Best for Experienced ECN forex traders Synthetic index and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Options
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Demo Account
Margin
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CIMA
  • FSCS protection up to £85,000 for UK clients
  • ECN/STP execution with no dealing desk
  • Tight spreads on major forex pairs
  • MT Pro plugin adds bracket and strategy orders to MT4
  • FIX API available for algorithmic traders
  • Client funds held in segregated accounts
  • Negative balance protection

Cons

  • High minimum deposit of £/€/$2,000
  • Only MetaTrader 4 - no MT5 or cTrader
  • No stocks, ETFs, bonds or options
  • International wire withdrawal fees up to $40
  • £50 monthly inactivity fee after 6 months
  • Demo account limited to 60 days
  • Limited educational and research tools
  • No swap-free (Islamic) account option
Deriv

Deriv

Pros

  • No commissions on any account type
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Minimum deposit of $5
  • Proprietary synthetic indices tradeable 24/7
  • Seven trading platforms including MT5, cTrader, and DBot
  • Free $10,000 virtual-funds demo account
  • Regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Malta (MFSA)

Cons

  • Forex spreads wider than industry average on standard accounts
  • Inactivity fee of up to $25 after 12 months of no trading
  • Most regulatory coverage is offshore (Tier 3); only MFSA provides Tier 1 oversight
  • No MetaTrader 4 support
  • Limited research and educational content compared to larger brokers
  • No phone customer support
  • Synthetic indices are proprietary; Deriv acts as counterparty
ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTrader 4 with a proprietary MT Pro plugin.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Deriv

Deriv

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and digital options across seven trading platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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