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CMC Markets vs Eightcap

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for CMC Markets and Eightcap.

CMC MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS

LSE-listed UK broker (CMCX) since 1989. Award-winning Next Generation proprietary platform. 12,000+ instruments. Strong choice for UK and AU traders.

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: CMC Markets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Eightcap is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsEightcap
Trust score8.98.4
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$0.00$100
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.10 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

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents