Eightcap review
Updated October 12, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Eightcap is a global CFD broker offering access to more than 850 markets across forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. For active traders who want platform choice and round the clock weekday support, it brings charting tools, insights and a demo account together in one place.
Key facts
- Best for
- Active CFD traders wanting wide market and platform choice
- Minimum deposit
- $100↗
- Markets
- Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto↗
- Regulators
- Seychelles Financial Services Authority, Mauritian Financial Services Commission, Securities Commission of The Bahamas↗
- Platforms
- TradingView, TradeLocker, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5↗
- Legal entity
- Eightcap International Ltd↗
- Features
- Crypto, Demo account
- Pricing model
- Commission-free
- Official website
- eightcap.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers more than 850 CFD markets including forex, indices, commodities and cryptos.
- Offers four platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and TradeLocker.
- Provides a demo account alongside market insights and educational resources for learning.
- Supports traders with a multilingual team available 24 hours each weekday.
Cons
- Trading focuses on CFDs, so you speculate without owning the underlying assets.
- Leveraged CFDs are complex and carry a high risk of rapid loss.
Who it suits
- Traders who want choice across major trading platforms
- Beginners who want insights and practice with a demo account
Who should look elsewhere
- Investors who want to own shares or assets directly
Safety and regulation
Eightcap operates as a globally regulated broker with oversight in multiple jurisdictions including ASIC, FCA and CySec. Trading centres on CFDs, which are leveraged over the counter derivatives that let you speculate on price movements without owning the underlying market. Those products are complex and carry a high risk of rapid loss when leverage is used, so understanding how they work matters before you start. The service provides risk management tools alongside platform resources to help you manage positions and access product information.
How Eightcap compares
Where Eightcap is available
- Available
- Everywhere except United States
- Licence in Seychelles
- Seychelles Financial Services Authority (SD100), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Mauritius
- Mauritian Financial Services Commission (GB25204603), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Bahamas
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SIA-F220), checked September 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Eightcap offer?+
Eightcap offers trading in contracts for difference across global markets. You speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. The service adds insights, trend analysis and educational resources to support traders at different levels.
Which markets can I trade with Eightcap?+
You can access more than 850 CFD markets through Eightcap. Coverage includes forex, indices, commodities, stocks and cryptocurrencies traded as derivatives. That range allows speculation on price movements across many global markets.
Which trading platforms does Eightcap support?+
Eightcap supports TradingView, TradeLocker, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. TradingView brings chart types, indicators and social trading access for analysis. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 add automated strategies, timeframes and built in indicators.
Does Eightcap help beginners learn to trade?+
Beginners can develop skills with a demo account before trading live markets. Eightcap also provides market updates, expert insights and educational resources for learning. Risk management tools help you understand positions and manage trading decisions.
What is the minimum deposit at Eightcap?+
The minimum deposit at Eightcap is $100. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which regulators oversee Eightcap?+
Eightcap is overseen by Seychelles Financial Services Authority, Mauritian Financial Services Commission, Securities Commission of The Bahamas. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which company operates Eightcap?+
Eightcap is operated by Eightcap International Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- eightcap.com/en/legal-documents checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“Eightcap International Ltd (registration number 8427413-1) is regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority”
- eightcap.com/en/traders checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Markets, Platforms
“access 850+ CFDs across global markets - Forex, Crypto, Shares, Commodities, Indices”
- eightcap.com/en/traders/account-options checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Minimum deposit, Pricing model
“Test your trading strategies in a risk-free environment - Try a demo account”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Stock trade fee, Account fee, Inactivity fee, Investor protection, Retail accounts that lose money.