BahamasRegulationASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB
Min. deposit$100
Leverage1:1 – 1:500
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLocker
InstrumentsForex & CFDs
Founded2009
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📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at Eightcap.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
FCA regulated with FSCSSTP
Eightcap Group Ltd (FRN 921296) — FSCS up to £85,000European Union
CySEC regulated with compensationSTP
Eightcap EU Ltd (246/14) — ICF up to €20,000United States
Doesn't serve US clients
No NFA/CFTC registrationAustralia
ASIC regulated, no compensation schemeMarket maker
Eightcap Pty Ltd (AFSL 391441) — no compensation schemeRest of the world
Offshore (Bahamas/Seychelles/Mauritius)Market maker
Eightcap Global Ltd (SCB SIA-F220) — no compensationAll licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
Standardentry-level, no commission, spread only (from ~1.0 pip)
Rawfrom 0.0 pip + commission $3.50/side ($7 round-turn)
Pros
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
✓Competitive costs
Cons
✗Outside your region, offshore entity
✗Very high leverage (more risk)
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Tier-1 + offshore14/22 pts
Why: ASIC 391441 + FCA 921296 + CySEC 246/14 for those regions; rest of the world via Eightcap Global (Bahamas SCB SIA-F220) = offshore 1:500
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: mostly clean; some reports of withdrawals rejected with little explanation; no clear systemic pattern
Fund safety: Segregated (no compensation)8/15 pts
Why: segregated + retail negative balance; UK FSCS / EU ICF; the Bahamas entity has no compensation
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: no fines or scandals; structural flag (offshore Bahamas + 1:500)
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: founded 2009; Trustpilot ~4.0, ~80k clients
Costs: Competitive8/8 pts
Why: Raw 0.0-0.1 pip + $7 round-turn; min $100
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 ASIC registration — Eightcap Pty Ltd (AFSL 391441)🔗 CySEC registration — Eightcap EU Ltd (246/14)🔗 Eightcap — legal documents and disclosuresTrader reviews
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