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Eightcap vs Trade Nation

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

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.

Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB

UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureEightcapTrade Nation
Trust score8.48.4
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-SeychellesFCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Founded2014
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:200
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, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents

Trade Nation is best for

Beginners
Day traders