Eightcap vs FP Markets
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Eightcap and FP Markets.
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.
FP MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA
Long-established AU broker since 2005. Raw account is among the cheapest in the industry. Strong execution and Iress platform for share CFDs.
Quick verdict
- Trust: FP Markets has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Eightcap and FP Markets have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Eightcap | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Founded | — | — |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $6 |
| 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 | — | — |
Eightcap is best for
Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents
FP Markets is best for
Cost-conscious traders
Stock CFD traders
AU residents