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

Broker Name

Spreadex

Spreadex

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

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

STP

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

1999

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

60,000+ traders

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Spread Betting Broker - by Good Money Guide Awards 2024 Best Mobile Trading App 2024 - ADVFN International Financial 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

FSCS

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

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)

10,000 trading assets

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

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Spreadex TradingView

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Spread betting Financial trading

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

€0

$100

Leverage Available

30:1

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Varies by instrument

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

€2.50 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)

Only experienced

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Easy Bank transfer UK Debit cards Credit card E-wallets

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfer Credit / Debit Cards

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple Pay

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Customisable platform 35+ technical indicators Price alerts

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 0.6 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

30:1

1:30


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

1 per month

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

€0

$0

Advisory Fees

€0

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

€0

NA

Account Opening Fee

€0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

€0

$0

Deposit Fee

€0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Info not available

NA

Withdrawal Fee

€0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

No

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday: 24 hours Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 00:00 to 21.15 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 21:00 to 00:00Out of Hours trading: US stock market between 2:30pm to 9pm

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)

7 days a week 8:00am to 5:30pm

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Financial Desk: 08000 526 570 +44 (0) 727 895 151General Enquiries: +44 (0) 727 895 000E mail: [email protected]

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

Support Languages

1

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Churchill House, Upper, Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UU

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.
Spreadex 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.
Spreadex uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. Eightcap goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
Spreadex excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Eightcap complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, Spreadex may be ideal. For casual investors, Eightcap offers a low-barrier entry.