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

Broker Name

Trade Nation

Trade Nation

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Eightcap

Eightcap

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2014

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

80,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, ASIC, FSA, SCB, and FSCA

SCB ASIC CySEC FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Global MT4 broker, Best Trading Platform 2023, Best Spread Betting Provider 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

No

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)

1000+ assets types

800+ CFD markets

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

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

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

TN trader

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard and Professional

Standard account Raw account TradingView account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

1:5 to 1:200

1:30

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on asset types

Maximum 100 lots

Commission (per account type)

$0

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)

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods

Wire Transfer Credit/debit cards UnionPay Bitcoin Ewallets

Withdrawal Methods

Credit and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods

Wire Transfer Ewallets Bitcoin

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Crypto, Grab Pay, M Pesa

Skrill Neteller Fasapay Dragonpay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading Academy Online Courses, Market Insights and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Blog Market News and Updates

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


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Commission-$0

Spread- starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed

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

1:200

1:30


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

NA

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex- 24 hours a day, five days a week, Stocks- Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, typically closed on weekends and U.S. national holidays

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)

24/5

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0) 203 180 5952, Live chat

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

Support Languages

19+

13+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

9th Floor, 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, 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.
While Trade Nation maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Eightcap includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Trade Nation the better option for budget-focused traders.
Trade Nation gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, Eightcap account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.
If you're trading on-the-go, Trade Nation mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. Eightcap desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
Trade Nation delivers a robust ecosystem for seasoned traders, whereas Eightcap focuses on ease of access and modern usability.