Eightcap vs FP Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Eightcap and FP Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Both score evenly overall — the right choice depends on which criteria matter most to you.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaEightcapFP Markets
Overall score 3.8 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score74/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated)MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS
Fee modelRaw + commission or Standard; competitiveRaw spread + commission (Raw) or Standard; competitive
Pros & cons
- ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation + seamless TradingView integration
- Competitive raw spreads
- Many crypto CFD markets
- Relatively smaller brand
- Some clients via the SCB Bahamas entity
- Leverage is high-risk
- ASIC/CySEC regulation + full platform selection (including IRESS for stocks)
- Competitive raw spreads
- Operating since 2005
- The global entity (St. Vincent) is less strict than ASIC/CySEC
- Mid-size brand, not a tier-1 giant
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
Eightcap
Australian (2009) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas). TradingView integration.
FP Markets
Australian (2005) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (St. Vincent for the global entity).