Eightcap Review (2026)
ASIC/FCA/CySEC-regulated CFD broker with native TradingView, MT4 and MT5.
The 60-second verdict
Eightcap scores 80/100 on our method — best suited to tradingview + mt4/mt5, strong regulation, low minimum deposit traders, and a weaker fit if you want us residents.
Best for
- TradingView + MT4/MT5
- Strong regulation
- Low minimum deposit
Not best for
- US residents
- Spot crypto ownership
- Non-CFD / direct investing
Score breakdown
Affiliate commission is weighted 0% and never affects this score.
Regulation & legal entities
| Regulators | ASIC — Australia, licence 391441 (Tier 1) FCA — United Kingdom, licence 921296 (Tier 1) CySEC — Cyprus, licence 246/14 (Tier 2) SCB — Bahamas, licence SIA-F220 (Tier 3) |
| Segregated client fundsSegregated fundsClient money held in bank accounts kept separate from the broker's own funds, so it isn't used to run the business and is easier to return if the firm fails. | Yes |
| Compensation scheme | FSCS up to £85,000 (UK) / ICF up to €20,000 (CySEC); none for offshore entities |
| Negative-balance protectionNegative-balance protectionA safeguard that stops your account going below zero, so you can't end up owing the broker more than you deposited. Mandatory for retail clients in some regions. | Yes, for retail clients where required/applicable by region |
Source: regulator registersConfirm licence numbers on the official register before depositing.
Fees & spreads
| Typical spreadSpreadThe gap between the buy (ask) and sell (bid) price. It's a core trading cost — tighter spreads are cheaper for you. (EUR/USD) | from 0 pips |
| CommissionCommissionA flat per-trade fee, common on raw/ECN accounts that show tighter spreads. Always compare spread + commission together as the all-in cost. | $7 per lot |
| Minimum deposit | $100 |
| Inactivity fee | None |
| All-in cost index | $$··· (2/5) |
Figures are typical published values, not live quotes. Costs and charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction, account type and entity that holds your account.
Pros
- Three tier-1/EU regulators — ASIC, FCA and CySEC — with segregated funds
- Native TradingView trading alongside MT4 and MT5
- Low $100 minimum and competitive raw-account pricing (~$7/lot round turn)
Cons
- Many non-AU/UK/EU clients are onboarded under offshore entities with no compensation scheme
- Crypto is CFD-only — you don't own the coins; CFD-only product line, no direct investing
Products shown are offered as CFDs unless otherwise stated. Crypto CFDs do not provide ownership of the underlying cryptoasset. Product availability varies by region.
Complaints & track record
A Melbourne-based CFD broker (since 2009) regulated by ASIC, FCA and CySEC, with offshore entities for other regions. Strongly supervised in tier-1 regions; check which entity onboards you elsewhere. (A fraudulent 'Eightcap VIP' clone has been flagged by the FCA — that is a scam impersonating the genuine firm, not Eightcap.)
Eightcap — common questions
Is Eightcap regulated?
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas). Client funds are held in segregated accounts, with FSCS up to £85,000 (UK) / ICF up to €20,000 (CySEC); none for offshore entities. The applicable licence and investor-protection scheme depend on the legal entity that onboards you, which varies by country — confirm the specific licence on the regulator's official register before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at Eightcap?
Eightcap minimum deposit is $100. Deposit methods include Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto. Available payment methods may vary depending on your jurisdiction, and depending on the payment method, third-party or bank charges may apply.
How long do withdrawals take at Eightcap?
Typical withdrawal time is 1–2 days (same-day cut-off). Actual speed depends on your payment method and identity verification.
Is Eightcap good for beginners?
Eightcap is better suited to traders with some experience (beginner score 76/100). Beginners may prefer a simpler, lower-risk platform.
How does Clarytrade make money from this review?
If you open an account through our link, Eightcap pays us a commission at no extra cost to you. It does not affect our score — commission is weighted 0% in our method.
This is a research-based review. We use published broker information, regulatory registers, pricing disclosures and platform documentation, scored against our published 8-criteria method— we don't claim live account testing unless stated. Figures are indicative; verify current terms with Eightcap before depositing. We earn a commission if you open an account through our links — at no extra cost to you. It does not change our rankings. How we make money.
We earn a commission if you open an account through our links — at no extra cost to you. It does not change our rankings. How we make money.
