AvaTrade Account Opening 2026: Types, Deposit & Verification

Retail Standard Account — Min. deposit: $100. Fixed spreads from 0.9 pips. Commission-free trading.

Professional Account (EU only) — Min. deposit: $100 (must meet eligibility criteria). Higher leverage (up to 400:1). Lower margin requirements.

AvaOptions Account — Min. deposit: $1,000. Forex vanilla options trading. Dedicated options platform.

AvaTrade offers a simplified account structure with one Standard account for all retail traders, with a Professional account option for qualified EU residents. The minimum deposit is $100 ($300 in Canada), and account opening is fully digital, typically completed same-day. Verification requires a government-issued ID and proof of address. Demo accounts are free with €100,000 virtual funds. Islamic swap-free accounts are available upon request. For forex options trading via AvaOptions, a minimum deposit of $1,000 is required. Professional accounts offer higher leverage but require meeting eligibility criteria.

AvaTrade supports the following trading platforms: MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, AvaOptions, AvaSocial. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is available for those who prefer the industry-standard platform. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is also supported with enhanced features.

AvaTrade offers a free demo account: Yes (21 days). A demo account allows you to practice trading with virtual money before committing real funds. This is especially valuable for beginners learning the platform.