AvaTrade vs Eightcap
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for AvaTrade and Eightcap.
AvaTradeTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA
FSA-Japan
Multi-regulated global broker since 2006. Best for fixed spread trading and AvaProtect risk-management tool. AvaSocial copy trading platform included.
EightcapTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
SCB
FSA-Seychelles
AU-based broker (founded 2009). Strong crypto CFD coverage and TradingView integration. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission. Smaller than Pepperstone but rapidly growing.
Quick verdict
- Trust: AvaTrade and Eightcap score the same on trust.
- EUR/USD spread: Eightcap is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | AvaTrade | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA-Japan, ADGM, BVI-FSC | ASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Founded | — | — |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:400 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.90 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $7 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | — |
| Withdrawal methods | — | — |
| Withdrawal speed | — | — |
| Base currencies | — | — |
AvaTrade is best for
Beginners
Fixed-spread traders
Risk-averse traders
Eightcap is best for
Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents