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Choosing between Eightcap and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Eightcap has the longer track record, established in 2009, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Eightcap is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Eightcap
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Eightcap
0 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
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3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
BDSwiss
$100 vs $10
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BDSwiss
Eightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Eightcap additionally covers Crypto. BDSwiss adds Stocks.
On spreads, Eightcap is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Eightcap at 3.62/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Eightcap leads overall with a clear advantage.
Eightcap scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Eightcap holds a 3.6/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. 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 BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. BDSwiss requires $10.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. BDSwiss 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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