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Choosing between Eightcap and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Eightcap which was founded in 2009. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Eightcap
ActivTrades
| Eightcap | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:400 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CySEC ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Eightcap is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Eightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Eightcap additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Stocks.
On spreads, Eightcap is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Eightcap at 3.62/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Eightcap leads overall with a clear advantage.
Eightcap
3.6/5
Choose Eightcap if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
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Eightcap scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Eightcap holds a 3.6/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Eightcap offers spreads from 0 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. ActivTrades requires $0.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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