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Eightcap vs GO Markets

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

GO MarketsTrust 8.2/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
FSC-Mauritius

ASIC-regulated Melbourne broker since 2006 with the full platform suite — MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and proprietary GO TradeX. AUD and NZD base currencies and PayPal funding suit local retail traders.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureEightcapGO Markets
Trust score8.48.2
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-SeychellesASIC, CySEC, FSA-Seychelles, FSC-Mauritius
HeadquartersAustralia
Founded2006
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.00 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 methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, SGD

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents

GO Markets is best for

Day traders
Scalpers
Algo traders