Overview
Eightcap was founded in 2009 in Melbourne and is regulated by ASIC and the SCB of the Bahamas. The broker has grown significantly through its integration with TradingView and Capitalise.ai for no-code algorithmic trading, making it particularly popular among tech-savvy traders. Eightcap offers a Raw account with competitive ECN pricing and a growing suite of tools for systematic traders, with MT4, MT5, and TradingView as its primary platforms.
Pros
- TradingView integration: Full TradingView access with direct order execution from charts
- Capitalise.ai integration: No-code algorithmic trading available for all account types
- Competitive Raw account: EUR/USD from 0.0 pips with $3.50/side commission
- ASIC regulated: Australian regulatory oversight with client fund segregation
- Growing platform ecosystem: Continued investment in platform technology and tools
Cons
- $100 minimum deposit: Higher than zero-minimum competitors
- Limited instrument range: Around 800 instruments — narrower than IC Markets or FP Markets
- Education could be deeper: Educational content is present but not class-leading
- SCB secondary licence: Bahamas regulation provides less protection than ASIC
- No copy trading: Copy or social trading is not offered
Spreads & Fees
| Account Type | EUR/USD Spread | Commission | All-In Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Avg 1.00 pips | None | ~1.00 pips |
| Raw | From 0.0 pips | $3.50/side | ~0.72 pips |
Overnight (Swap) Fees: Standard market rates; Islamic accounts available. Withdrawal Fees: Free for most methods. Inactivity Fee: None.