Eightcap
Your Gateway to Global Trading
Trade Forex, Stocks, Indices and Commodities with competitive spreads
Key Broker Details
Quick Facts
Regulation
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahrain)
Country
Australia
Min. Deposit
$100.00
Spreads
From 0.0 pips (Raw account) / 1.0 pips (Standard account)
Pros
What we like
- Regulated by reputable authorities (ASIC, FCA)
- Supports MT4, MT5, and TradingView
- Competitive spreads with low trading costs
- Fast execution and reliable infrastructure
- Wide range of instruments including crypto CFDs
- Suitable for both beginners and advanced traders
Cons
Areas for improvement
- Limited educational resources compared to competitors
- No proprietary trading platform
Broker Summary
Eightcap is an Australia-based forex and CFD broker established in 2009, offering trading on MT4, MT5, and TradingView platforms. It is regulated by top-tier authorities like ASIC and FCA, providing competitive spreads, fast execution, and access to a wide range of financial instruments including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.
Safety & Regulation
Capitalization
Privately held broker with strong operational backing and client fund segregation under regulated entities
Insurance
Client funds are held in segregated accounts; additional investor protection depends on regulator (e.g., FCA compensation scheme up to £85,000 for UK clients)
Licenses
Eightcap holds multiple regulatory licenses, including ASIC (AFSL 391441), FCA (FRN 921296), CySEC (246/14), and SCB (SIA-F220).
Jurisdictions
Australia, United Kingdom, Cyprus, and Bahamas.
Trading Tools
Social Trading
Econ Calendar
Account Managers
Payments
Visa, Mastercard, bank wire, e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal), cryptocurrency (availability varies)
Trading Platforms
Mobile Trading
Yes – available via MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mobile apps
Web Trader
Yes – available via TradingView web platform and browser-based trading
Eightcap Overview
Comprehensive broker information and trading capabilities
Languages & Region
English, plus localized support depending on region (e.g., European languages via CySEC entity)
Australia
Pricing & Fees
Commission-based Raw accounts with spreads from 0.0 pips; Standard accounts spread-only pricing, no commission
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, crypto (varies by region)
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal (same methods as deposit depending on account jurisdiction)
Trading Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, TradingView
Leverage
Up to 1:500
Account Types
most-trusted, beginner-friendly, ecn-raw, standard, islamic, ecn, raw, low-spread, high-leverage, crypto, stock-cfd, scalping-ea, fast-execution
Customer Support
24/5 support via live chat, email, and phone
Fund Security
VPS Hosting
Eightcap Insights & Features
Discover what makes Eightcap stand out with comprehensive tools and resources
News & Analysis
Market insights and analysis
Market news feeds provide real-time updates on global financial markets, including forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies. An integrated economic calendar helps traders track key macroeconomic events, data releases, and central bank announcements that may impact price movements. In addition, Eightcap offers access to third-party analysis tools and insights through platforms like TradingView and MetaTrader, supporting technical and fundamental analysis for informed trading decisions.
Top Feature
Standout platform feature
Low spreads from 0.0 pips with fast execution on MT4, MT5, and TradingView platforms.
Research Tools
Advanced research capabilities
Market analysis, trading signals, and third-party integrations (TradingView insights)
Educational Resources
Learning materials and courses
Basic trading guides, webinars, and beginner materials (limited compared to top-tier education brokers)
Eightcap Account Structure
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Eightcap Account Types
| Accounts | Currencies | Min. Deposit | Leverage | Starting Spreads | Demo Account | Rollover Free | Commission | Max Lot Size | Min Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Account | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, NZD, SGD | $100 | Up to 1:500 (varies by region) | From 1.0 pips | Yes | No | No commission | 100 lots | 0.01 lots |
| Raw Account | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, NZD, SGD | $100 | Up to 1:500 (varies by region) | From 0.0 pips | Yes | No | ~$3.50 per lot per side | 100 lots | 0.01 lots |
| TradingView Account | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, NZD, SGD | $100 | Up to 1:500 (varies by region) | From 0.0–1.0 pips | Yes | No | No commission (spread-based or Raw pricing depending setup) | 100 lots | 0.01 lots |
Trading Features & Conditions
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Max Leverage
1:500
Risk Management
Eightcap provides standard built-in risk controls through its trading platforms (MT4, MT5, TradingView), including margin monitoring, stop-out protection, and order-level risk tools.
Special Conditions
Eightcap operates under multi-regulation (ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB), which means trading conditions such as leverage, instruments, and account eligibility may vary depending on the trader’s jurisdiction.
