easyMarkets 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.

AttributeeasyMarketsEightcap
Licence Score65Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record45
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
3 SCB Bahamas —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
Founded20012009
HeadquartersCyprusAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$25US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is easyMarkets or Eightcap better regulated?

Eightcap has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 65), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both easyMarkets and Eightcap?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CySEC and FSA (Seychelles).

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.