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AMP Global vs Eightcap : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

AMP Global

AMP Global

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

None

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2015

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

Info not available

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CySEC CFTC NFA FCM

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Futures Broker 2023 by verified TradingView users

Best Broker in Australia in 2024 by FXEmpire Best Forex Brokers 2024 Best Crypto CFD Trading Broker by FXEmpire 2024 Top CFD Broker by FXEmpire 2024

Security Measures

ICF

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes (for CFDs only)

Yes (only to retail clients. Not for professional traders)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

-

800+ CFD markets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

Yes

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Yes

No

Equities

Yes

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

50+ trading platforms including Stereo Trader 2.5 (free for clients)

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Trading AccountCorporate Account

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100 No minimum for internal transfer

$100

Leverage Available

100:1

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

maximum 100 lots Upto 200 lots on currency pairs Upto 50 lots on CFDs

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

NA

Standard - $0 TradingView - $0 Raw - Each side: 3.5 AUD, USD, NZD, SGD, CAD | 2.25 GBP | 2.75 EUR per standard lot traded

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank Payments Cards E Wallets

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfer

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller Skrill

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Support Forum Blog Recorded Webinars

Capitalise.ai AI-powered Economic calendar Eightcap labs Trade Zone Events & Webinars Flash trader


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Crypto CFDs - 0.15% Indices CFDs - $0.25 per lot Shares CFDs - $8 per lot FX, Energies / Metals CFDs - 0.002% notional

Spread- starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

$3.50 per lot per side

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

100:1

1:30


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

$0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

Wires / Checks / ACH - $0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$30

NA

Withdrawal Fee

ACH - free Wire (domestic & international) - $30

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Vary for each asset class

Crypto - Monday-Sunday (00:00 - 23:59) Forex - 10PM to 7AM Commodities - Monday-Friday (03:00 - 24:00) Stocks US - 9:30am to 4pm


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24 hours support and trade desk from Sunday 5pm till Friday 5pm CST

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Toll free: (800) 560-1640 Direct: (312) 893-6400 Live Chat Remote Support Support forum Email: mailto:[email protected]

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Call / Chat: +61 3 8592 2375

Support Languages

9+

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

221 N. LaSalle Street, 25th Floor, Chicago IL, 60601 USA

Aiolou & Panagioti Diomidous 9, Katholiki, 3020, Limassol, Cyprus.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
AMP Global stands out for its zero-commission trading model, appealing to cost-conscious investors. In contrast, Eightcap offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
AMP Global offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas Eightcap more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
AMP Global excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Eightcap complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
AMP Global stands out for active traders with robust tools, while Eightcap suits investors seeking simplicity and ease of use.