Eightcap vs Trade Nation: 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.

AttributeEightcapTrade Nation
Licence Score69Strong67Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record55
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 SCB Bahamas LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20092014
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary, MT4, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eightcap or Trade Nation better regulated?

Eightcap has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Eightcap and Trade Nation?

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

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