Eightcap vs ThinkMarkets: 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.

AttributeEightcapThinkMarkets
Licence Score69Strong77Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record56
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 SCB Bahamas Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20092010
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eightcap or ThinkMarkets better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Eightcap and ThinkMarkets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and CySEC.

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.