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Choosing between Markets.com and Eightcap depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Eightcap operates from Melbourne, Australia. Markets.com has the longer track record, established in 2008, 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.
Markets.com
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| Markets.com | Eightcap | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC, FCA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5 |
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Markets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Markets.com additionally covers Stocks. Eightcap adds Crypto.
On spreads, Eightcap is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Eightcap offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Eightcap sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and Eightcap at 3.62/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com
3.8/5
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Eightcap
3.6/5
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Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Eightcap's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Eightcap starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. Eightcap requires $100.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while Eightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Eightcap supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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