Eightcap Review

CFD traders who use MT5 or TradingView

CySEC

Founded 2015 · Eightcap EU Ltd

Why investors choose this broker

Raw account spreads start from 0.0 pips
Standard and TradingView accounts show no commission
No internal fees for deposits or withdrawals
TradingView account includes Pine Script automation

Review summary

Eightcap is a CFD broker offering forex, shares, indices, commodities and crypto on MT5 and TradingView, with a €100 minimum deposit.

Pros

Raw account spreads start from 0.0 pips
Standard and TradingView accounts show no commission
No internal fees for deposits or withdrawals
TradingView account includes Pine Script automation
Demo accounts allow up to 35 days or 5000 orders
EUR, GBP and USD account base currencies are available

Cons

Raw account commission is 2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD or 2.25 GBP
All listed account types require a €100 minimum deposit
Bank withdrawals can take 3-7 working days
Wire withdrawals may cost $/£ 8 or €4 - €10 EUR
Demo accounts expire after 35 days or 5000 orders
No interest is paid on account funds
Professional clients may not get negative balance protection

Company background

Eightcap is a CFD broker brand of Eightcap EU Ltd. The company is incorporated in Cyprus and is part of the Eightcap group, which was launched in 2015 and founded in Melbourne, Australia. The broker focuses on trading rather than long-term portfolio building, with products covering forex, commodities, indices, shares and crypto CFDs. The website also lists ETF instruments in its trading instrument directory.

Fees and pricing

Eightcap lists three live account types: Raw Account, Standard Account and TradingView Account. Each account has a minimum deposit of €100 and supports EUR, GBP and USD as account base currencies. The Raw Account table shows spreads from 0.0 pips and a commission of 2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD or 2.25 GBP. Standard and TradingView accounts show spreads from 1.0 pips and no commission, with a note that additional charges may apply.

Funding details show that Eightcap does not charge internal fees for deposits or withdrawals. Some banking and payment routes still show external or method-specific charges, including $/£ 8 for one listed wire withdrawal route and €4 - €10 EUR for another. Bank withdrawals can take 3-7 working days, while card withdrawals can take up to 3 working days.

Regulation and safety

Eightcap EU Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 246/14. The Investor Compensation Fund covers Retail Clients for qualifying claims arising from covered services when the company fails to meet its obligations. Professional Clients and Eligible Counterparties are not covered by that fund.

Platform experience

Eightcap offers MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. The broker describes MT5 as providing advanced charting, expert advisors and custom signals, along with a mobile platform counterpart. TradingView gives access to charting, automated trading through Pine Script, trading strategy insights, webinars and custom indicators. Eightcap also lists an MT5 Demo WebTrader and a FlashTrader tool for calculating position size and placing stops and limits from a trade ticket.

Pros and cons

The main strengths are the choice between MT5 and TradingView, the €100 minimum deposit across listed live accounts, no internal deposit or withdrawal fees, and a free demo account. The main limitations are method-specific bank fees, demo expiry after 35 days or 5000 orders, no interest paid on funds, and reduced protections for Professional Clients compared with Retail Clients.

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Trading fees & commissions

The listed account types have a minimum deposit of €100. Raw Account pricing shows spreads from 0.0 pips and commission of 2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD or 2.25 GBP, while Standard and TradingView accounts show no commission. Eightcap does not charge internal deposit or withdrawal fees, though payment providers and banks may charge fees.

Fees

Item	Fee
Deposit	We do not charge any internal fees for deposits
Withdrawal	We do not charge any internal fees for withdrawals
Min Deposit	€100
Paypal Deposit	€0
Skrill Withdrawal	0 EUR/USD
Eurobank Wire Deposit	€0 - €30 EUR
Raw Account Commission	2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD, 2.25 GBP
Eurobank Wire Withdrawal	€4 - €10 EUR
Raw Account Spreads From	0.0 pips
Alpha Bank Wire Withdrawal	$/£ 8
Standard Account Commission	No Commission*
Standard Account Spreads From	1.0 pips
Tradingview Account Commission	No Commission*
Tradingview Account Spreads From	1.0 pips

Trading platform & features

Platforms

MT5
TradingView
MT5 Demo WebTrader

Regulation and investor protection

Eightcap is a brand of Eightcap EU Ltd, a company incorporated in Cyprus and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 246/14. The Investor Compensation Fund covers Retail Clients for qualifying claims, but it does not cover Professional Clients or Eligible Counterparties.

Broker FAQs

Is Eightcap regulated and by whom?

Yes. Eightcap EU Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 246/14.

Is Eightcap a scam?

Eightcap EU Ltd is incorporated in Cyprus and regulated by CySEC under license number 246/14. Eightcap also warns that https://8capltd.com/ and https://eight-cap.ltd/login do not belong to the company.

What investor compensation does Eightcap provide?

The Investor Compensation Fund covers Retail Clients for qualifying claims arising from covered services when the company fails to fulfill its obligations. The fund does not cover Professional Clients or Eligible Counterparties.

What products does Eightcap offer?

Eightcap offers CFD markets across forex, commodities, indices, shares and crypto. Its trading instrument listing also includes ETF instruments.

Does Eightcap offer crypto?

Yes. Eightcap lists Trading Crypto in its trading menu and provides Key Information Documents for cryptocurrency CFDs.

Does Eightcap offer ETFs?

Yes. Eightcap's instrument listing includes ETF instruments such as iShares and Vanguard ETFs.

What is the minimum deposit at Eightcap?

The Raw, Standard and TradingView account tables each show a minimum deposit of €100.

What account types does Eightcap offer?

Eightcap lists three live account types: Raw Account, Standard Account and TradingView Account.

What spreads and commissions does Eightcap list?

The Raw Account table shows spreads from 0.0 pips and commission of 2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD or 2.25 GBP. Standard and TradingView accounts show spreads from 1.0 pips and no commission.

Does Eightcap charge deposit fees?

Eightcap says it does not charge internal fees for deposits. Some deposits from banking institutions may attract intermediary transfer or conversion fees, and the listed Eurobank wire route shows €0 - €30 EUR.

Is there a withdrawal fee at Eightcap?

Eightcap says it does not charge internal withdrawal fees. The funding table still lists method-specific fees, including $/£ 8 for one wire route and €4 - €10 EUR for another wire route.

How long does it take to withdraw from Eightcap?

Eightcap says withdrawal requests are typically processed within one working day. Bank withdrawals can take 3-7 working days to appear, and credit or debit card withdrawals can take up to 3 working days.

Does Eightcap have a demo account?

Yes. Demo accounts expire either 35 days from creation or once they have hit 5000 orders. Non-active accounts can have one demo account at a time, while live account holders can have three demos at one time.

What platforms does Eightcap provide?

Eightcap provides MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. It also lists an MT5 Demo WebTrader and describes MT5 mobile access.

Does Eightcap pay interest on funds?

No. Eightcap says it does not pay interest on client funds.

Can I deposit using a virtual card at Eightcap?

No. Eightcap does not accept virtual cards or payment cards that are not linked to a bank account held in the client's name.

Does Eightcap allow scalping and hedging?

Yes. The account comparison table marks scalping and hedging as allowed for Raw, Standard and TradingView accounts.

Bottom line

Eightcap suits CFD traders who want MT5 or TradingView access, clear account choices and a €100 minimum deposit. It is less suited to users who want interest on cash balances, long demo access, or protection terms reserved for retail clients.

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CFD traders who use MT5 or TradingView

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