Eightcap vs FP Markets
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Standard and Raw accounts from $100 on TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and TradeLocker.
Standard and Raw accounts from $100 with leverage to 1:500 and ECN pricing on both.
| Detail | Eightcap | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Eightcap Global Limited, SCB Bahamas SIA-F220 · Eightcap International Ltd, FSA Seychelles SD100 · Eightcap International Trading, FSC Mauritius GB25204603 | — |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | US$100 or equivalent |
| Max Leverage | — | 1:500 |
| Spread From | Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips | Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips |
| Commission | Standard: none (shares excepted) · Raw: $3.50 per standard lot per side in AUD, USD, NZD, SGD or CAD; GBP 2.25; EUR 2.75 | Standard: zero · Raw: US$3 per lot per side |
| Platforms | TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw) |
| Account Types | Standard, Raw | Standard, Raw |
What the figures say
- Eightcap publishes its regulation (Eightcap Global Limited, SCB Bahamas SIA-F220 · Eightcap International Ltd, FSA Seychelles SD100 · Eightcap International Trading, FSC Mauritius GB25204603); FP Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Minimum Deposit: Eightcap lists $100; FP Markets lists US$100 or equivalent.
- FP Markets publishes its max leverage (1:500); Eightcap does not state one on the pages we read.
- Both list the same spread from: Standard from 1.0 pips · Raw from 0.0 pips.
- Platforms: Eightcap lists TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker; FP Markets lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (Raw).
- Both list the same account types: Standard, Raw.
- Eightcap also lists Shares.
- FP Markets also lists Metals, Stocks, Bonds.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Eightcap: why traders choose it
- 800+ CFD instruments across forex, crypto, shares, commodities and indices
- Raw account: spreads from 0.0 pips and $3.50 per standard lot per side
- Standard account: spreads from 1.0 pips with no commission except on shares
- Scalping permitted on both accounts; trade sizes from 0.01 to 100 lots
- Margin call at 80% and stop-out at 50%
- Seven base currencies: AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, SGD, USD
FP Markets: why traders choose it
- Two accounts, both from US$100 and both on ECN pricing
- Raw account: spreads from 0.0 pips plus US$3 per lot each way
- Standard account: spreads from 1.0 pips and no commission
- Leverage up to 1:500 on both accounts, jurisdiction permitting
- TradingView is available on the Raw account, alongside MT4, MT5 and cTrader
- EAs, a mobile app and a VPS are listed for both accounts; minimum trade 0.01 lot
Eightcap pros
- TradingView and TradeLocker alongside both MetaTrader versions
- The commission is stated per currency, so there is no conversion surprise
- A 50% stop-out leaves more margin than the 20% common offshore
Eightcap cons
- Leverage is not stated on the account page; it depends on the entity
- The international entities are in the Bahamas, Seychelles and Mauritius; Australian clients are served by a separate company
- Two account types only, with no cent or swap-free variant listed
FP Markets pros
- The whole offer fits in one table on their site: two accounts, one minimum, clear costs
- US$3 per side is at the low end for a raw account
- Stocks and bonds are on the Raw account, not just forex and metals
FP Markets cons
- 1:500 depends on your jurisdiction; the ASIC and CySEC entities are capped far lower
- The Standard account does not include stocks or bonds
- The page we read did not name the regulator for the entity serving Bangladesh; check the legal footer for your region
About Eightcap
Eightcap offers a Standard account from 1.0 pips with no commission and a Raw account from 0.0 pips with $3.50 per lot per side, both from a $100 minimum, on TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and TradeLocker. The international entities are regulated in the Bahamas, Seychelles and Mauritius.
About FP Markets
FP Markets keeps it to two accounts. Standard is commission-free from 1.0 pips; Raw prices from 0.0 pips with US$3 per lot per side. Both open from US$100, both run ECN pricing, and both offer leverage up to 1:500 where the local entity allows it.
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