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

Broker Name

Exness

Exness

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

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

ECN / Market maker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

800,000

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Retail FX Broker, Most Trusted Broker 2024 , Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Trusted Broker in Africa 2024 ,Five awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

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

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)

200+ trading instruments

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

Yes

Yes

Bonds

No

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

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Exness Terminal Exness Trade App

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard Accounts Standard cent Accounts Pro Accounts Raw Spread Accounts Demo Trading Accounts Social Trading Accounts

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts

$100

Leverage Available

1:30 to1 : 2000

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

200 lots - day time 60 lots for forex & 20 lots others - night time

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

$3.5 per lot for Raw Spread accountsCommission free for Standard, Standard Cent & Pro accounts

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

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer Card E Wallets

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller Skrill Perfect Money Sticpay

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting

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


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0

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

USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:2000

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)

Yes

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

$0

$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)

Forex trading hours - Sunday 22:05 to Friday 21:59Crypto trading hours - Sunday from 21:35 to Friday 22:05Indices trading hours - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:00Commodities - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:58

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)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Help Center Support hub, Live chat

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

Support Languages

15+

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

1 Siafi Street, Portobello Office 401, Limassol 3042, Cyprus

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.
Exness 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.
Exness 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.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer Exness platform. Meanwhile, Eightcap offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
Exness is geared toward frequent trading and analytics, while Eightcap fits those who value simplicity and guided experiences.