Eightcap vs IC Markets
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Limited data: Eightcap has 8 and IC Markets has 12 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only Eightcap lists: SCB, FSC (Mauritius), FCA.
- Eightcap has the lower stated minimum deposit ($100 vs $200).
- IC Markets offers cTrader; Eightcap does not list it.
- IC Markets confirms copy trading; Eightcap does not confirm it on its site.
- IC Markets confirms a swap-free account; Eightcap does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | Eightcap | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75.8/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Regulators | SCB, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), ASIC, FCA, CySEC | FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC |
| Founded | Not verified | 2007Founded in Sydney, Australia. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingViewAlso TradeLocker. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5 and cTrader on the account page; TradingView listed in the ic.com navigation. |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $200FAQ: USD 200 or equivalent. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | $3.50USD 3.50 per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75). | $3.50USD 3.50 per lot per side. |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 1.00Advertised 'from' spread on the lowest-spread commission-free account; not a measured average. | 0.80EUR/USD "from" spread, Standard account. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | 1:5000 |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | YesIC Social, cTrader Copy, ZuluTrade and others. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | YesSwap Free account listed. |
| Deposit methods | Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, BPAY, Skrill, Neteller | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller |
| Restricted-country list | 1 listed (partial)Only US stated. | 5 listed (partial)Plus any country where use would be contrary to local law. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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