AvaTrade Review 2026
Full AvaTrade review for Latvia traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Latvia
| Regulator | CBI — Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
| Licence Number | C53877 |
| Regulated Entity | AvaTrade EU Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.9 pips |
| Instruments | 1,260+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaSocial |
| Copy Trading | ✓ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: USD50/month after 3 months |
Verdict
Regulated by CBI (licence C53877). Minimum deposit $100. In Latvia: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About AvaTrade
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The broker offers 1,260 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by AvaTrade EU Ltd under CBI.
In Latvia, AvaTrade operates as AvaTrade EU Ltd, authorised by CBI under licence number C53877. Latvia traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under CBI rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- CBI regulated — licence C53877
- 1,260+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Latvia
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaSocial
- Copy trading available
Cons
- Inactivity fee: USD50/month after 3 months
- 71% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Key Facts About AvaTrade
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions including EU (CySEC), Australia (ASIC), Japan (JFSA), and South Africa (FSCA)
- AvaOptions platform is one of very few retail forex options platforms
- DupliTrade and ZuluTrade copy trading both integrated natively
Known Limitations
- Inactivity fee of $50 after 3 months, then $100 every 3 months — one of the highest in industry
- Spreads on Standard account higher than ECN competitors
- Proprietary AvaSocial platform limited vs standalone copy trading platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AvaTrade regulated?
AvaTrade holds CBI licence C53877, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official CBI public register.
What is the minimum deposit for AvaTrade in Latvia?
The minimum deposit is $100. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Latvia under CBI regulation.
What leverage does AvaTrade offer in Latvia?
In Latvia, AvaTrade offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under CBI rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is AvaTrade safe to trade with?
AvaTrade is regulated by CBI, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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