Eightcap regulation & licences
Our take
Eightcap was founded in Melbourne in 2009 and holds licences from ASIC, the FCA, CySEC and the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
Best suited to: TradingView users seeking ASIC or FCA oversight
Licences on record 5
1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
3 Tier 3 — moderate regulation
4 Tier 4 — light / offshore
Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.
Regulatory profile
Eightcap is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2009 and headquartered in Australia.
In our database Eightcap is matched to 5 licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB and FSA (Seychelles). Most importantly, the ASIC (Australia) and the FCA (United Kingdom) are among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — bodies with strict capital, client-money and conduct rules.
Be aware that a single Eightcap website can front several legal entities. Its ASIC and FCA-regulated companies serve local residents, while international clients are frequently handled by entities supervised by SCB and FSA (Seychelles), which offer much weaker safeguards.
Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by FSCS (FCA) and Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) (CySEC). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under ASIC, FCA and CySEC rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the ASIC, FCA and CySEC-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at ASIC).
Eightcap provides access to MT4, MT5 and TradingView. The advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100 — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- ASIC, FCA and CySEC licensed
Points to check
- International clients via Bahamas
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ASIC | No statutory compensation fund for OTC derivatives; complaints go to AFCA | 30:1 on major FX pairs for retail clients since March 2021 | Required for retail clients | Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) |
| 1 FCA | FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm | 30:1 on major FX pairs for retail clients (20:1 minors, gold and major indices) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) |
| 2 CySEC | Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000 | 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman of Cyprus |
| 3 SCB | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | SCB |
| 4 FSA (Seychelles) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FSA Seychelles |
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Eightcap regulation FAQ
Is Eightcap regulated?
Yes — in our database Eightcap is matched to 5 licences: ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas) and FSA (Seychelles) (Seychelles). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.
Is Eightcap a tier-1 regulated broker?
Eightcap holds 2 licences from regulators we classify as tier 1: ASIC and FCA.
Does Eightcap accept US clients?
Eightcap is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so Eightcap generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with Eightcap?
Clients of Eightcap's FCA and CySEC-regulated entities may be eligible for statutory compensation (FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm; Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.
What is the minimum deposit at Eightcap?
Eightcap's advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100. It can differ by account type, payment method and the entity you are onboarded to.
How can I verify Eightcap's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Eightcap's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.