Which company this review covers
This review covers:Eightcap Group LtdFCA (UK)
This page lists the regulators named for the whole group. Depending on where you live, you may be served by another group company, with a different regulator, products, account terms and client protections. Check which company you would contract with before opening an account.
Other companies in the group
- Eightcap EU LtdCySEC (Cyprus)
- Eightcap Pty LtdASIC (Australia)
- SCB Eightcap Global LimitedSCB (Bahamas)
Eightcap in a nutshell
EU entity
Eightcap EU Ltd · CySEC 246/14
Platforms
TradingView · MetaTrader 5
EU risk warning
71.90% of retail CFD accounts lose money
Eightcap EU Ltd, authorised by CySEC under licence 246/14, serves Eightcap's EU clients. They can trade on TradingView and MetaTrader 5, and the EU site advertises 800+ CFD markets. Eightcap's other group companies, regulated by ASIC, the FCA, the SCB, the FSA Seychelles and the FSC Mauritius, do not serve EU accounts.
Eightcap EU Ltd, incorporated in Cyprus and authorised by CySEC under licence 246/14, serves Eightcap's EU clients.
The wider Eightcap group also has companies authorised by ASIC in Australia, the FCA in the UK, the SCB in the Bahamas, the FSA in Seychelles and the FSC in Mauritius. The company that serves you depends on where you live, and EU clients are served by the CySEC-authorised company.
The current EU platform page lists TradingView and MetaTrader 5. It does not list MT4 or a proprietary Eightcap platform.
The EU offer covers 800+ CFDs across forex, crypto, shares, commodities and indices.
Eightcap EU's risk warning states that 71.90% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider; leveraged CFDs can produce losses quickly.
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Is Eightcap right for you?
Best for
- EU CFD traders who want a CySEC-regulated account with TradingView or MetaTrader 5
- Traders comparing a broad catalogue advertised as 800+ CFD markets
- EU residents who want an account with Eightcap EU Ltd under its CySEC licence
Avoid if
- You need MT4; Eightcap's EU service offers MetaTrader 5 and TradingView instead
- You assume FCA, ASIC, or SCB group licences regulate your Eightcap EU account
- You need a minimum deposit set specifically for the EU entity; Eightcap publishes a 100 USD group figure but no separate EU amount
Evidence and transparency breakdown
Dimensions our methodology can assess from the evidence stored for this review.
- Regulator strength5.0/ 5 · Excellent
Eightcap EU Ltd is authorised by CySEC; the wider group also has ASIC, FCA, SCB, FSA-SC and FSC (Mauritius) entities.
- Transparency4.0/ 5 · Good
Platforms, markets and the risk warning are published on the EU site; the minimum deposit and support languages are not.
Asset coverage
Tradable instruments per asset class.
Mobile app
No proprietary-app rating snapshot is recorded here. The supported third-party mobile trading apps are listed below.
Deposit methods
Funding options, minimums, fees, and processing times.
- Credit/Debit card
Customer support
Fees
Eightcap's group-wide minimum deposit is 100 USD or the equivalent. The EU site does not state its own amount or one fee schedule for every account, so check the current terms with Eightcap EU Ltd before funding.
Cons
- The EU site does not state its own minimum deposit or a single fee schedule, so check the terms before funding
Regulation & protection
3.8 /5EU clients are served by Eightcap EU Ltd under CySEC licence 246/14.
Pros
- CySEC licence 246/14 for the EU company
Cons
- Group-level licence lists can obscure which company serves the client
Deposit & withdrawal
3.4 /5Funding via Credit/Debit card.
Account opening
EU eligibility and onboarding requirements should be confirmed directly with Eightcap EU Ltd before funding.
Web platform
4.0 /5Eightcap's EU clients can trade on TradingView and MetaTrader 5.
Pros
- TradingView integration
- MetaTrader 5 support
Cons
- MetaTrader 4 is not offered to EU clients; the EU account runs on MetaTrader 5 and TradingView
Product selection
3.7 /5Eightcap EU advertises 800+ CFD markets across forex, shares, commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies.
Pros
- Broad CFD catalogue across five categories
Cons
- Availability is entity and market dependent
Customer service
3.6 /5Support via email.
Pros
- Email support
Frequently asked questions
Which Eightcap company serves EU clients?
Eightcap EU Ltd, a Cyprus company authorised and regulated by CySEC under licence 246/14, serves EU clients. Other Eightcap group companies are authorised by ASIC in Australia, the FCA in the UK, the SCB in the Bahamas, the FSA in Seychelles and the FSC in Mauritius.Which platforms can Eightcap's EU clients use?
Eightcap's EU clients can use TradingView and MetaTrader 5. The EU service does not offer MetaTrader 4 or a separate Eightcap-branded platform.How many markets does Eightcap advertise?
Eightcap EU advertises access to more than 800 CFD markets. Exact availability can still vary by country and product rules.What does the retail-loss warning say?
Eightcap EU's risk warning states that 71.90% of retail CFD accounts lose money. It is a risk disclosure, not a prediction for an individual account.
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