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Eightcap vs Spreadex

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

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.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureEightcapSpreadex
Trust score8.48.1
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-SeychellesFCA
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1999
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:30
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
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
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesGBP, USD, EUR

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders