ActivTrades vs Eightcap: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeActivTradesEightcap
Licence Score64Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record35
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 CMVM Portugal Licensed—
3 SCB Bahamas LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded20012009
HeadquartersUnited KingdomAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is ActivTrades or Eightcap better regulated?

Eightcap has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 64), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ActivTrades and Eightcap?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and SCB.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.