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Choosing between Eightcap and Gemini depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while Gemini operates from New York, USA. Eightcap has the longer track record, established in 2009, compared to Gemini which was founded in 2014. 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 3.3/5 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 3.3
Lowest Fees
Eightcap
0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Eightcap
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Gemini
$100 vs $0
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Eightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Gemini is regulated by CFTC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Eightcap additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Eightcap is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Gemini.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. Gemini offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Gemini sets no minimum deposit. This makes Gemini accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Eightcap at 3.62/5 and Gemini at 3.32/5, 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 Gemini's 3.3/5. 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 Gemini starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. Gemini requires $0.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while Gemini holds licences from CFTC, FCA.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. Gemini supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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