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

Broker Name

ATFX

ATFX

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

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

ECN

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2017

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

254,000 +

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

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

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes (Not for professional clients)

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)

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

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

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes (only in ETFs)

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

ATFX Mobile Trading App

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

1:400

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

30 lots maximum trade

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

Raw- 7 USD per lot

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)

Beginners & experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller Skrill Perfect money

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators

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


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

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

1:400

1:30


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

0

NA

Withdrawal Fee

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD

$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)

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.

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)

24x5

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

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

Support Languages

10+

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

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.
ATFX is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, Eightcap fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
ATFX makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Eightcap platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
ATFX excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Eightcap complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
ATFX strength lies in high-performance trading, while Eightcap provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.