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Eightcap vs FXTM

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

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.

FXTMTrust 8.0/10
FCA
CySEC
FSCA
FSC-Mauritius

Multi-regulated broker with deep penetration in African and Asian markets, and a tiered Advantage account that scales commissions down with volume. Strong reputation for local payment options and education.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureEightcapFXTM
Trust score8.48.0
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-SeychellesFCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC-Mauritius, CMA
HeadquartersCyprus
Founded2011
Min deposit$100$10
Max leverage1:5001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.00 pips
Commission per lot$7$4
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, NGN

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents

FXTM is best for

High-volume traders
Day traders
Copy traders