Eightcap vs Startrader
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Limited data: Eightcap has 8 and Startrader has 5 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Eightcap has a stronger best regulator (Tier 1) than Startrader (Tier 2).
- Only Eightcap lists: SCB, ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
- Only Startrader lists: FSCA.
- Eightcap offers TradingView; Startrader does not list it.
- Startrader offers Proprietary; Eightcap does not list it.
- Startrader confirms copy trading; Eightcap does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | Eightcap | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75.8/100 | Provisional (limited data) |
| Regulators | SCB, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), ASIC, FCA, CySEC | FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius) |
| Founded | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingViewAlso TradeLocker. | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryIncludes STAR Web Trading and STAR Copy. |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | Not verified |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | $3.50USD 3.50 per side (GBP 2.25, EUR 2.75). | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 1.00Advertised 'from' spread on the lowest-spread commission-free account; not a measured average. | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | Not verified |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | YesSTAR Copy / Copy Trade. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, BPAY, Skrill, Neteller | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 1 listed (partial)Only US stated. | 3 listed (partial)Partial list; FATF blacklist jurisdictions also excluded; Hong Kong residents "not targeted". |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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