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Eightcap vs XM

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

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.

XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA

Long-established multi-asset broker with a $5 minimum deposit and four-jurisdiction regulation including ASIC and DFSA. Strong educational resources and a copy-trading marketplace make it a popular pick for newer traders.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureEightcapXM
Trust score8.48.4
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-SeychellesASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize
HeadquartersCyprus
Founded2009
Min deposit$100$5
Max leverage1:5001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.70 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, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents

XM is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders