Dukascopy vs Eightcap 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Dukascopy Bank SA is a Swiss bank founded in Geneva in 2004 and regulated by FINMA as a bank and securities firm, with an EU arm Dukascopy Europe IBS AS in Riga, offering JForex 4 and MetaTrader 4 with volume-based commissions.
75.14% 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 | Dukascopy | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 67/100 | 87/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 25/351 tier-1 regulator (FINMA), client money kept apart | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, FCA, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 13/25Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published | 20/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 16/20Minimum deposit $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account), 6 deposit methods, 5 withdrawal methods | 18/20▲Minimum deposit $100 (or equivalent in your account currency), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 13/20MT4; leverage up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | 15/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FINMA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB (Bahamas), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account) | $100 (or equivalent in your account currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) | 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume) | Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission) |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:200 on business days (1:60 at weekends; Dukascopy Bank SA) | Not published |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfers, Payment cards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoins, Ether, Tether | Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Wire transfer, BPAY, Skrill, Neteller |
| Retail accounts losing money | 75.14% | 77.97% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Dukascopy review · Eightcap review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is Dukascopy or Eightcap better?
Eightcap has the higher TFB Score (87/100 vs 67/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are Dukascopy and Eightcap regulated?
Dukascopy: FINMA. 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, Dukascopy or Eightcap?
Dukascopy holds 1 tier-1 licence (FINMA); 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 Dukascopy and Eightcap?
Dukascopy: $100 (Dukascopy Bank SA forex account). Eightcap: $100 (or equivalent in your account currency).
Which has tighter spreads, Dukascopy or Eightcap?
Published spreads start from 0.1 pips (variable, SWFX marketplace) at Dukascopy and 0.0 pips (Raw); 1.0 pips (Standard) at Eightcap; commission: Dukascopy USD 35 per USD 1 million traded on currency pairs (volume commission per opening or closing trade; lower with higher deposits or volume), Eightcap Raw: US$3.50 per standard lot per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75); Standard: none (share CFDs carry commission).
Do Dukascopy and Eightcap offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4. Dukascopy: JForex 4, MetaTrader 4. Eightcap: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, TradeLocker.
How many retail accounts lose money at Dukascopy and Eightcap?
Dukascopy states 75.14% 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