ActivTrades vs Eightcap 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC) · 12 of 14 facts confirmed on the brokers’ own pages
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 vs 78/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Eightcap is an Australian-founded CFD broker offering Standard and Raw accounts on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and TradeLocker, through entities regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC and SCB.
77.97% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 87/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit $100 (or equivalent in your account currency), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 (or equivalent in your account currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Wire transfer, BPAY, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 77.97% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Eightcap review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Eightcap better?
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Eightcap regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Eightcap: ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Eightcap?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Eightcap holds 3 (ASIC, FCA and CySEC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Eightcap?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Eightcap: $100 (or equivalent in your account currency).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Eightcap?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) at Eightcap; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Eightcap Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission).
Do ActivTrades and Eightcap offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Eightcap: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, TradeLocker.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Eightcap?
ActivTrades states 69% and Eightcap states 77.97% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning