How we checked Eightcap
Fact CheckedWhat was checked, how, when and by whom. Every row is a record we hold.
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- Spread, Raw 0.10 pips EUR/USD October 2026 Noam Korbl
- ASIC register AFSL 391441, current See capture
- AFCA complaints 7 in 2025-26
- Not tested Deposit and withdrawal test: Withdrawal timing
Full testing record (6 more rows)
- Spread capture 0.10 pips EUR/USD · 0.51 pips eight-pair average (Raw account ****3234 · MT5 · London VPS) October 2026 by Noam Korbl
- ASIC register read Eightcap Pty Ltd, AFSL 391441, Current
- AFCA complaints data AFCA Datacube, Eightcap Pty Ltd, 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2026: 7 complaints received
- Capture set-up MT5 server Eightcap-Live, CFB SpreadLogger 1.1.0, London VPS October 2026 by Noam Korbl
- Fact-check Post-publication check of the live page After each change ships by David Levy
Live account (****3234) at Eightcap Pty Ltd funded with A$200 on 29 September 2026; spreads measured on the MT5 Raw account in October 2026
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- Minimum deposit
- A$100Broker-stated
- Max retail leverage
- 30:1major FX pairs, ASIC product intervention orderPublished
- AFCA member
- Yes
Our verdict on Eightcap
Eightcap Pty Ltd, ASIC AFSL 391441, draws me in on two fronts: native TradingView trading alongside MT4 and MT5, and a list of more than 250 crypto derivative markets. I would shortlist it if you trade from TradingView charts or want altcoin exposure. Traders who want broad share CFD coverage or deep research may be better served by larger multi-asset brokers.
Our capture across the full month of October 2026 put the Raw account at 0.51 pips across eight pairs on an A$7.00 round-turn commission per standard lot: wider than IC Markets at 0.31 pips, Fusion Markets Zero at 0.10 pips and Pepperstone Razor at 0.37 pips in that window. Where Eightcap trails the leaders is in research depth, share CFD coverage (around 600 names compared with CMC Markets' 10,000 plus) and brand recognition. If you're a TradingView-native or crypto-focused trader, I doubt those gaps will bother you.
Eightcap pros
- Eightcap Pty Ltd holds ASIC AFSL 391441, current since 29 April 2011 on the register we read on 16 July 2026, with its principal place of business in Melbourne. I value a licence of that standing, because it means you deal with a licensee ASIC has supervised for well over a decade.
- Eightcap lists more than 250 crypto derivative markets, from BTC and ETH through altcoins and crypto crosses, each under ASIC's 2:1 retail cap. Altcoin traders get plenty of pairs to work with in that range.
- Our Raw account spread capture measured 0.51 pips across eight pairs in our October 2026 capture, on an A$7.00 round-turn commission.
- The AU entity gives you three platforms: MT4, MT5 and native TradingView execution. I find that combination covers most trading styles.
- The inactivity fee is A$0 and the minimum deposit sits at A$100, which is low enough that you can test the water without much commitment.
Eightcap cons
- The range of around 600 share CFDs is thin next to the 10,000+ at CMC Markets, and that's a gap I can't overlook.
- The research and education stack runs to five components, which I find noticeably lighter than Pepperstone Insights or the CMC analyst feed, and it may leave you wanting for deep market analysis.
- With crypto markets open 24/7, the 24/5 support schedule (no weekend phone or chat) is a real weak spot. I'd want to know that before opening a crypto position on a Sunday.
- In our May to June 2026 capture the Standard account averaged 1.11 pips across the eight-pair basket with no commission, while our October 2026 capture put Raw at 0.51 pips plus an A$7.00 round turn. Trade regularly on Standard and that spread gap costs you far more than Raw's commission ever will.
- Every equity position is a CFD; there is no native ASX share investing. If holding shares directly matters to you, this is not the place.
Eightcap's score by area
| Area | Rating | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Costs | 9/10 | Measured, October 2026 and May to June 2026 |
| Trading Experience | 6/10 | Expert assessment |
| Trading Platform | 10/10 | Expert assessment |
| Trust | 7/10 | Documented |
| Range of Markets | 10/10 | Expert assessment |
| Customer Service | 5/10 | Expert assessment |
| Education | 6/10 | Expert assessment |
| Funding | 9/10 | Expert assessment |
Is Eightcap safe? ASIC AFSL 391441
Yes, Eightcap Pty Ltd holds AFSL 391441, status Current since 29 April 2011 on the ASIC register we read on 16 July 2026, and is a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. For you as an Australian client, this means your account sits with an ASIC-licensed company subject to client money rules and dispute resolution through AFCA.
Eightcap ASIC licence
ASIC media release 23-298MR, dated 9 November 2023, lists Eightcap Pty Ltd as one of seven CFD issuers that self-reported issuing CFDs exceeding the leverage ratio limits in ASIC’s CFD product intervention order. The release records that ASIC reviewed the compensation payments and methodologies in July and August 2023, with all seven issuers cooperating. The matter was ASIC-overseen remediation of self-reported breaches, not a court action, fine, infringement notice or licence condition.
Three other Eightcap group companies hold licences outside Australia, none of which is the licensee for an Australian account:
- FCA (UK), Tier 1, Eightcap Group Ltd, authorised since 23 December 2020 (FRN 921296)
- CySEC (Cyprus, EU), Tier 1
- SCB (Bahamas), Tier 3, offshore wholesale only
The Bahamas entity serves offshore clients only. Australian clients who want higher leverage can apply for Wholesale classification under the local entity, which is a better path for you than an offshore setup.
Eightcap history and ownership
Our ASIC register capture of 16 July 2026 shows the licensee is Eightcap Pty Ltd, ABN 73 139 495 944, registered under the former name Roco International Pty Ltd from 29 April 2011 until the name change on 19 May 2015. Its principal place of business is Level 35, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne. You can check the register yourself through ASIC Connect at any time, which I would encourage before opening any broker account.
Before depositing, confirm Eightcap holds AFSL 391441 using the site's guide to checking a broker on ASIC's register.
Is Eightcap legal in Australia?
Yes, Eightcap is legal in Australia, onboarding local residents through Eightcap Pty Ltd, licensed by ASIC under AFSL 391441.
Eightcap client money protection and AFCA membership
Segregated accounts at an Approved Australian Bank hold client money, ensuring protection. Mandatory negative balance protection and AFCA membership are also provided, which means your disputes are resolved at no cost.
Client trust accounts, separate from Eightcap’s own funds, hold all client money. AFCA can hear claims up to A$1,263,000 and award compensation up to A$631,500. The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort pays at most A$150,000, and only for personal advice, securities dealing and credit, so CFD and forex trading complaints do not qualify. The retail standard is detailed in our guide to the ASIC negative balance protection requirement.
Before you chase high leverage, there’s one carve-out I would want understood: Wholesale and Sophisticated classification surrenders negative balance protection and the ASIC leverage caps. That trade-off needs careful review.
Eightcap’s AFCA member is Eightcap Pty Ltd, and AFCA’s Datacube, read on 27 September 2026, records 7 complaints received against it in 2025-26 and 12 in 2024-25, as the table that follows sets out.
| AFCA measure | 01/07/2024 - 30/06/2025 | 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2026 | Middle of 23 listed firms we cover, 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints received | 12 | 7 | 13 |
| Complaints resolved at Referral | 0 | 1 | Not calculated |
| Referral resolution rate (%) | 0.00% | 14.29% | 10.91% |
| Non-response at Referral | 1 | 3 | Not calculated |
| Complaints progressed to Case Management | 11 | 6 | Not calculated |
- AFCA business size: Small
- Not adjusted for client numbers
- AFCA listing threshold: Financial firms that received four or more complaints during the selected period appear in the AFCA Datacube.
- Middle of the field: 23 AFCA firms listed for 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2026 among the brokers this site covers, each firm counted once
- Source: AFCA Datacube, complaints by firm, read 27 September 2026
Eightcap Trustpilot rating
How popular is Eightcap in Australia?
Of the 33 brokers we review, Eightcap holds 14th place for search interest in September 2026, on 2,060 branded searches from Australia. Search interest measures attention, not quality; the score above is the review verdict.
- 2,060
- Brand searches, September 2026
- 0.0%
- vs August 2026
- 80
- Login searches
- 1.4%
- Share of all broker searches
Source: Google search volume, Australia, September 2026. How this is measured
What other review sites say about Eightcap
TradingView users rate Eightcap 4.4 out of 5 from 7,933 ratings (November 2026). 53.9K TradingView users have connected a Eightcap account. TradingView named Eightcap its Most Reliable Tech winner 2025 and its Best forex and CFD broker 2024.
What traders say about Eightcap
| Rating site | Rating | Based on | Who rated | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradingView | 4.4 out of 5 | 7,933 ratings | Worldwide | November 2026 |
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Eightcap key facts
Eightcap Pty Ltd holds ASIC AFSL 391441, and the 17 key facts in the table below cover the entity, three further regulators and the fee schedule.
Before you fund an account, the table lets you check the licence and the cost structure, including the A$100 minimum deposit and the three trading platforms: MT4, MT5 and TradingView.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Australian regulator | ASIC, AFSL 391441, current since 29 April 2011 |
| Australian entity | Eightcap Pty Ltd (ABN 73 139 495 944) |
| Other group regulators | FCA (Eightcap Group Ltd, UK, since 23 December 2020), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas, offshore) |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, VIC |
| Trading platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView (native integration) |
| Account types | Standard, Raw |
| Minimum deposit | A$100 |
| Maximum retail leverage | 30:1 (forex majors), ASIC-capped |
| Spreads, Raw (EUR/USD) | Advertised from 0.0 pips; eight-pair basket measured 0.51 pips, October 2026 |
| Spreads, Standard (EUR/USD) | 1.0 pip measured, May to June 2026 |
| Raw commission | A$7.00 per round-turn standard lot (A$3.50 per side) |
| Funding methods (AU) | Visa, Mastercard, BPAY, PayID, bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Inactivity fee | A$0 |
| Negative balance protection | Yes |
| AFCA member | Yes |
| Demo account | Free, 30-day expiry (renewable) |
| Customer support | 24/5 live chat, phone, email |
I report the spread row on the basket rather than on a single pair, and the section below explains why.
Eightcap Raw account pricing, measured
Eightcap ran Raw account pricing at 0.51 pips across the eight-pair basket in Noam’s capture across the full month of October 2026.
The result sits above IC Markets’ Raw Spread account at 0.31 pips in our October 2026 capture. Round-turn commission adds A$7.00 per standard lot, A$3.50 per side, which you pay on top of the spread.
Our spread measurement was taken across the basket, not on EUR/USD alone. Eightcap advertises EUR/USD from 0.0 pips, but that’s a marketing floor, not an average, and the part I keep coming back to is that you cannot read that as an average. That’s why we don’t publish a single-pair EUR/USD figure here.
The 0.51 pip basket result from our October 2026 capture keeps Eightcap in the lowest spread brokers in Australia rankings, and at A$3.50 per side, Eightcap lands in the tie group of the lowest commission forex brokers table. For you, the commission side is the win; the spread side is where Eightcap gives ground.
Between 8am and 9am Sydney time, the rollover hour that follows the New York 5pm close, Eightcap’s Raw account on EUR/USD averaged 4.66 pips in our October 2026 capture. Outside that hour the account was far steadier, averaging 0.04 pips in 12 of the 22 remaining hours, and its whole-month average came in at 0.10 pips. To see how those hours look against other accounts, compare Eightcap’s spreads by hour.
Eightcap Standard account
Eightcap’s Standard account is spread only, with no commission, and our May to June 2026 capture recorded it at 1.0 pip on EUR/USD and 1.11 pips across the eight-pair basket. A handful of trades a week with a clean statement suits you here, though frequent trading on major pairs costs more than the Raw account would. I suggest the Standard account if you value one simple cost and trade rarely.
What Eightcap costs per trade
MEASUREDMonthly spread cost converts pips to dollars using the EUR/USD pip value as the proxy for the 8-pair average, footnoted on-page. AUD pip value A$14.57 per standard lot at AUD/USD 0.6865 (11 Nov 2026).
Raw saves A$17.42 a month at this volume, comparing Raw prices from October 2026 with Standard prices from May to June 2026 (the October 2026 capture holds no Eightcap Standard account)
At 10 standard lots per month on Raw accounts, Eightcap costs approximately A$144.31 in spread and commission costs. Rates as of Wed 11 Nov 2026, 5pm New York close.
What it costs to trade with Eightcap
Eightcap charges an A$7.00 round-turn commission per standard lot on the Raw account, and the all-in cost to trade with Eightcap is 0.63 pips on the eight-pair basket. That total combines the 0.51 pip spread we measured in our October 2026 capture with the commission converted at the AUD/USD 0.6865 close on 11 November 2026.
Trading one standard lot on the Raw account combines the commission with the measured spread, and the all-in figure is the number you need when comparing against spread-only accounts.
The raw account model sits in the same cost band as IC Markets Raw, Pepperstone Razor and Fusion Zero. In our October 2026 capture, IC Markets averaged 0.31 pips on the eight pairs and charges A$9.00 round turn, while Fusion Markets charges A$4.50 round turn for its Zero account. The difference is modest for most traders, so you would not rank commission alone as the deciding factor.
Eightcap non-trading fees
- Overnight swap rates apply on positions held past 5 PM New York time, direction-dependent and sometimes a credit.
- Currency conversion is charged on any instrument denominated outside the account base currency.
- Withdrawals cost A$0 on bank transfer and most card refunds.
- No inactivity fee applies, which is a real edge over the A$15 a month at CMC Markets and the A$25 a quarter at IG Markets.
How Eightcap compares to Pepperstone and IC Markets
Eightcap’s costs line up against Pepperstone and IC Markets: its 0.51 pips across the eight-pair basket in our October 2026 capture sat above IC Markets at 0.31 pips and Pepperstone’s 0.37 pips in that window.
On cost, Eightcap charges A$7.00 round turn per standard lot against A$9.00 at IC Markets and A$7.00 at Pepperstone. In our October 2026 capture, IC Markets averaged 0.31 pips on the eight pairs against Eightcap’s 0.51 pips in the same window.
Platform choice is where Pepperstone pulls ahead: it adds cTrader to MT4, MT5 and TradingView, while Eightcap has no cTrader. I would send you to Pepperstone for cTrader, and to Eightcap for its list of more than 250 crypto derivative markets.
Put Eightcap next to any of the other 32 ASIC-regulated brokers we cover.
Eightcap FP Markets Middle of the measured field
Eightcap's measured 0.51 pips and FP Markets' measured 0.38 pips straddle the middle broker's 0.4.
Eightcap's measured 0.1 pips matches the middle broker's 0.1; FP Markets' 0.08 sits 0.02 below it.
Eightcap's measured 1.0 pips matches the middle broker's 1.0; FP Markets' 1.24 sits 0.24 above it.
Eightcap and FP Markets both come to A$7.00 on this row, matching the middle broker's A$7.00.
FP Markets' A$125.37 a month sits A$8.74 under the middle broker's A$134.11; Eightcap's A$144.31 sits A$10.20 over it.
Eightcap's A$161.73 a month sits A$34.96 under the middle broker's A$196.69; FP Markets' A$227.29 sits A$30.60 over it.
Eightcap's A$100 and FP Markets' A$0 straddle the middle broker's A$50.
Eightcap runs MT4, MT5, TradingView; FP Markets runs MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
Eightcap holds AFSL 391441; FP Markets holds AFSL 286354.
Eightcap's 78 / 100 sits 8 above the middle broker's 70; FP Markets' 79 / 100 sits 9 above it.
FP Markets rates 4.8 / 5 on the Trustpilot rating; Eightcap carries no figure, rating withheld by Trustpilot at the November 2026 capture.
FP Markets rates 3.15 / 5 on the Apple App Store rating; Eightcap publishes no proprietary app.
Eightcap's 4.4 / 5 sits 0.1 below the middle broker's 4.5; FP Markets' 4 / 5 sits 0.5 below it.
Eightcap's 2,060 sits 590 above the middle broker's 1,470; FP Markets' 1,960 sits 490 above it.
Capture: October 2026 · AUD/USD 0.6865 (11 Nov 2026) · field: the measured field varies by row, from 14 to 23 brokers, of 33 reviewed.
Bars run lowest to highest across the measured field; the tick marks the middle broker.
| If you value… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Tightest raw spreads, October 2026 capture | Fusion Markets, Global Prime or Axi |
| Broader product range | CMC Markets or IG Markets |
| Native cTrader | Pepperstone or Fusion Markets |
| TradingView trading | IC Markets, OANDA or Pepperstone |
| Deepest research stack | CMC Markets or Pepperstone |
| Beginner-focused platform | Plus500 or eToro |
Eightcap account types and minimum deposit
Two Eightcap account types are available, and both require an A$100 minimum deposit. That entry cost sits above the A$0 option at Pepperstone and CMC Markets and below the US$200 at IC Markets.
| Account | Pricing | Min deposit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread-only, no commission | A$100 | Casual traders |
| Raw | Tighter spreads plus A$7.00 round-turn commission | A$100 | Active forex and crypto traders |
Raw operates on raw spreads plus commission, fitting active traders. Standard bundles the cost into the spread, which may appeal to casual users. Frequent traders should lean toward Raw.
Wholesale classification
Qualification for Wholesale and Sophisticated classification at Eightcap Pty Ltd in Australia comes through net assets of at least A$2.5 million, or gross income of at least A$250,000 in each of the last two financial years certified by a qualified accountant, or the sophisticated investor route. Once classified, the professional leverage table in this review’s leverage section shows 400:1 on major forex pairs as Eightcap’s UK or EU professional figure. You give up negative balance protection and the ASIC retail leverage caps.
Eightcap minimum deposit
Eightcap’s A$100 minimum deposit applies to both the Standard and Raw accounts, so you can start with either. The broker’s free demo, with a 30-day expiry you can renew, appears on our best demo trading accounts shortlist and lets you practise before you commit real money.
Eightcap funding methods and withdrawals
Eightcap offers six funding methods, all at A$0, and withdrawals go back to the deposit source.
Eightcap deposit methods
| Method | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Visa / Mastercard | A$0 | Instant |
| PayID | A$0 | Same day |
| BPAY | A$0 | Next business day |
| Bank transfer | A$0 | 1 to 2 business days |
| PayPal | A$0 | Instant |
| Skrill / Neteller | A$0 | Instant |
Three of the six deposit methods credit instantly. For an Australian client, PayID stands out because it settles without a card network in the middle, which keeps funding clean.
Eightcap withdrawal times and fees
You pay A$0 for withdrawals on standard methods at Eightcap, and AML rules mean you must return funds to the same source used for deposit.
Eightcap account opening time and checks
Depending on the answers regarding your trading experience you give at signup, you may be required to use a demo account for 30 days before you can apply for a live account. Eightcap’s live-chat support confirmed to us on 17 September 2026 that the trial prompt depends on the trading experience a client declares at signup.
Eightcap trading platforms
On the AU entity, Eightcap trading platforms number three: MT4, MT5 and native TradingView execution, with the FlashTrader add-on available for MT5. cTrader and proprietary platforms are absent, so your platform choice is limited to those three.
TradingView (native trading integration)
Chart-led traders come to Eightcap for native TradingView trading. A TradingView Pro or Premium account connects and executes live orders from inside the TradingView interface, eliminating the switching between TradingView charts and MT4 execution, which you avoid entirely.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
With MT5, the instruments cover forex, indices, commodities, crypto and share CFDs, plus hedge mode and depth of market on most major instruments. FlashTrader automation, the Acuity analysis plugin and free VPS hosting round out the MT5 add-ons. For legacy EAs, MT4 pairs the same Raw pricing engine, so the cost per trade you pay stays identical across both platforms.
Eightcap copy trading
Your copy trading runs through the MetaTrader Signals marketplace inside MT4 and MT5, with no dedicated third-party social trading platform at Eightcap. The TradingView community shares charts and trade ideas, which is not broker copy trading.
Eightcap mobile trading apps
Eightcap publishes no app of its own. A search of the Australian App Store for “Eightcap” on 1 October 2026 returned no Eightcap listing, so on a phone you trade through the MT4, MT5 or TradingView apps.
Each of these is a third-party app you log into with your Eightcap account details. MetaQuotes Software Corp. publishes “MetaTrader 4” and “MetaTrader 5”, and TradingView, Inc. publishes “TradingView: Track All Markets”, all listed on the Australian App Store. cTrader is absent at Eightcap, so MT4, MT5 and TradingView are the phone options. Compare these against rivals in the guide to the best trading apps in Australia.
Eightcap crypto CFD range
Eightcap offers more than 250 crypto derivative markets by its own count, running from BTC and ETH through altcoins and crypto crosses. ASIC caps retail crypto CFD leverage at 2:1 at every Australian broker, so your margin requirement is half the position size no matter which market you trade.
For an altcoin trader, a list of this length matters because it gives you room to trade the smaller tokens as well as the majors on the one account. In my view that breadth is what makes the crypto side of the account worth exploring.
A support caveat matters more here than on any other broker page. Because crypto markets run 24/7 and Eightcap’s support desk shuts on weekends, a crypto position you hold over a Sunday has no live agent to contact. In my view, that needs planning for. The broader crypto CFD class is compared in our guide to the crypto CFD market.
Eightcap leverage and margin under ASIC rules
Eightcap leverage Australia caps retail accounts at 30:1 on major forex pairs, and the 2:1 crypto cap bites hardest given the 250 plus crypto range. Leverage cuts both ways.
| Product | Retail (ASIC maximum) | Professional (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex majors | 30:1 | 400:1* |
| Forex minors | 20:1 | 400:1* |
| Gold | 20:1 | 200:1* |
| Major indices | 20:1 | Not confirmed |
| Minor indices | 10:1 | Not confirmed |
| Other commodities | 10:1 | Not confirmed |
| Share CFDs | 5:1 | Not confirmed |
| Crypto CFDs | 2:1 | Not confirmed |
- * The broker's UK or EU professional figure
- Given up with professional status: negative balance protection, the retail leverage limits, the 50% margin close-out
- Source: ASIC product intervention order (retail); Eightcap and its Australian support, read 30 September 2026 (professional)
ASIC sets retail CFD leverage caps at 30:1 for major forex, 20:1 for minors/gold/major indices, 10:1 for non-gold commodities, 5:1 for share CFDs and 2:1 for crypto. These limits are from a product intervention order extended to 23 May 2027, so every ASIC broker must apply them, not just Eightcap.
All of Eightcap’s more than 250 crypto markets sit under the 2:1 cap, so an A$1,000 position needs A$500 of your own margin. Wholesale clients see 400:1 on major forex in the table above, Eightcap’s UK or EU professional figure.
Eightcap sets the retail margin close-out at 50%. ASIC requires brokers to close positions if equity drops below half the total initial margin on all open trades; netting positions to lower that number is not permitted. A gapping market can still close below 50%. The full structure is worth reviewing in how margin and leverage interact.
Eightcap markets and instrument counts
Eightcap lists 250 plus crypto derivatives and 80 plus forex pairs, which lead its markets and instrument counts across six asset classes.
Share CFDs, around 600 names, trail the multi-asset brokers by an order of magnitude, which I flag for equity-focused traders.
| Asset class | Count | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | 80+ pairs | Full AUD cross set plus EUR, GBP, USD and JPY crosses |
| Cryptocurrencies | 250+ | Crypto derivative markets, 2:1 retail cap |
| Indices | Major global indices | ASX 200, S&P 500, NASDAQ, FTSE 100, DAX, Nikkei |
| Share CFDs | Around 600 | ASX, NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE |
| Commodities | Metals, energy, softs | Gold, silver, oil, gas, agricultural softs |
| ETFs | Selected ETF CFDs | CFDs on the funds, not units a client owns |
The offer tilts toward forex and crypto, and I think that’s the honest shape of what you get. Forex is the core: 80 plus pairs with the full AUD cross set. Commodities cover a standard Australian spread of contracts, not a deep one.
Eightcap share CFDs
Around 600 share CFDs are listed across ASX, NYSE, NASDAQ and LSE. Compared with the 10,000 plus at CMC Markets, that’s thin, and the cons reflect it. There’s no direct ASX share investing; every equity position is a CFD. I’d send share-heavy traders to the share CFD brokers compared guide.
Eightcap customer support
Eightcap support runs 24 hours a day, five days a week, by live chat, phone and email, as Eightcap states its hours, and closes at the weekend.
Our one contact on record is a live-chat question on 17 September 2026, when we asked whether an Australian applicant can open a live account straight away or must first complete a 30-day demo. The agent replied that the demo trial is prompted depending on the trading experience the applicant declares. We did not time the reply.
I rate the weekend closure as the weak point for crypto traders. Crypto markets trade around the clock, so a position you hold over a weekend has no live agent to contact until the desk reopens.
Eightcap research, tools and education
Eightcap publishes daily market commentary, an economic calendar, TradingView-integrated charting, beginner guides and webinar recordings. We have not assessed the research or education live, so this section states only what the broker publishes.
Should you open an Eightcap account?
If you’re a crypto or TradingView-led trader wanting 250 plus crypto markets and native chart execution on an A$100 minimum deposit, Eightcap fits. Share-CFD breadth and deep research are gaps, so traders needing those should look elsewhere.
Two groups suit Eightcap. Crypto traders get a list of more than 250 crypto derivative markets, and TradingView users place orders from their own charts on Raw pricing that averaged 0.51 pips across the eight pairs in our October 2026 capture, a full trading month of 22 trading days. I recommend Eightcap to readers in either group.
Share traders and weekend crypto holders should look past an Eightcap account: around 600 names against 10,000 plus at CMC Markets. The weekend support closure also bites hardest on a broker whose flagship crypto markets never sleep.
On our 2026 scoring, Eightcap ranks ninth among the leading Australian forex brokers. I suggest you try Eightcap’s free demo account before you commit any funds to the platform.
