Regulation & Safety · 2026

AvaTrade Regulation & Safety 2026

All regulators, license numbers, compensation schemes, and regulatory history for AvaTrade as of April 2026.

ESMA Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Quick Answer

Yes, AvaTrade is fully regulated. It holds 5 active licenses from Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSA. Compensation scheme: Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000 / ICF up to EUR 20,000 (CySEC). Regulation score: 9.2/10.

All Regulators & License Numbers

AvaTrade's regulatory framework as of April 2026.

Central Bank of Ireland

Jurisdiction: Ireland

License No. C53877

CySEC

Jurisdiction: Cyprus

License No. 347/17

ASIC

Jurisdiction: Australia

License No. 406684

FSCA

Jurisdiction: South Africa

License No. 45984

FSA

Jurisdiction: Japan

License No. 1662

Compensation Scheme

Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000 / ICF up to EUR 20,000 (CySEC)

This scheme protects eligible clients in the event of broker insolvency. The ceiling applies per client per firm, and coverage is automatic for all qualifying retail clients.

Years Operating Under Current License

AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and has been operating for approximately 20 years as of April 2026. Long operational history under active regulation is one of the strongest positive signals of broker trustworthiness.

Regulatory History

Based on publicly available regulatory records as of April 2026, we have identified no material enforcement actions, sanctions, or fines against AvaTrade from Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSA. All licenses remain active. Before opening a live account, we recommend cross-checking the current status of each license directly on the respective regulator's official public register.

Client Protection Summary

Negative Balance Protection

Yes — ESMA-mandated for EU retail clients, guaranteeing accounts cannot go below zero.

Segregated Funds

Yes— Client money held in dedicated accounts separate from the broker's operational capital.

ESMA Compliance

Yes — Subject to EU leverage caps, disclosure obligations, and best execution requirements under MiFID II.

Regulatory Score

9.2 / 10 — Our regulation dimension score, updated quarterly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AvaTrade regulated?

Yes, AvaTrade is regulated by 5 authorities: Central Bank of Ireland (Ireland, License C53877); CySEC (Cyprus, License 347/17); ASIC (Australia, License 406684); FSCA (South Africa, License 45984); FSA (Japan, License 1662). AvaTrade is fully ESMA-compliant for EU clients.

What is AvaTrade's license number?

AvaTrade holds the following licenses: Central Bank of Ireland license C53877, CySEC license 347/17, ASIC license 406684, FSCA license 45984, FSA license 1662. You can verify each license directly on the respective regulator's public register.

Is AvaTrade covered by an investor compensation scheme?

Yes. AvaTrade participates in the Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000 / ICF up to EUR 20,000 (CySEC). In the unlikely event of broker insolvency, eligible EU clients are covered for losses arising from broker failure up to the scheme's per-client ceiling.

Has AvaTrade been fined or sanctioned?

Based on publicly available regulatory records as of April 2026, AvaTrade has no material history of enforcement actions or sanctions from Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSA. All licenses remain active. We recommend checking the current status directly on each regulator's website before opening an account.

Does AvaTrade have top-tier regulation?

Yes, AvaTrade holds at least one top-tier license from: ASIC. Top-tier regulators apply stricter capital, operational, and reporting requirements than second-tier authorities.

How long has AvaTrade been operating?

AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and has been operating for approximately 20 years. Long operational history under active regulation is a positive signal for trust and stability.

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CFD Risk Warning

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.