Eightcap vs eToro: 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.

AttributeEightcapeToro
Licence Score69Strong74Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record54
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 583263
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
3 SCB Bahamas Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20092007
HeadquartersAustraliaIsrael
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:ETOR
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eightcap or eToro better regulated?

eToro has the higher Licence Score (74 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Eightcap and eToro?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA, 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.