Our verdict
Eightcap EU advertises 800+ CFD markets across forex, crypto, shares, commodities and indices, with MT5 and TradingView on its current EU platform page. The global site's MT4 and TradeLocker options are not presented on that EU page.
Crypto CFDs deserve their own risk paragraph: elevated volatility, wider spreads in stress and funding costs that punish careless overnight exposure. The instrument class amplifies every position-sizing mistake.
Regional variation is the second caveat — entity, products and protections differ noticeably by country. It suits traders who want crypto CFDs alongside FX and indices and accept the homework that the regional structure requires.
A commission-free Standard account (spread mark-up) and a Raw account with tighter spreads plus commission; competitive, but matching the account to your style and verifying current pricing is on you.
Eightcap EU Ltd serves EU/EEA clients under CySEC. The global site's footer identifies Bahamas, Seychelles and Mauritius entities for other regions. Regulatory protections follow the entity that actually opens your account; verify its legal name before funding.
The EU platform page currently lists MT5 and TradingView, with MT5 supporting Expert Advisors; the global site lists MT4 and TradeLocker as well. EU market pages advertise 800+ CFD instruments, including crypto CFDs. Platform and product access are entity-dependent.
Multiple deposit and withdrawal methods, but availability, fees and timelines depend on your region and entity — confirm yours before funding.
Established multi-channel support; solid for a broad-CFD broker.
Dimensions are weighted as set out in our editorial policy. Sub-scores are editorial judgments, not measurements; the overall score is the weighted average of these dimensions.
- Broad market access including crypto CFDs and indices
- Relevance for traders using modern platforms and integrations
- MT5 and TradingView on the EU site; wider global lineup
- Crypto CFDs carry elevated volatility and risk
- Entity, products and protections vary by country
Market coverage and the crypto angle
Eightcap's instrument list reads like a standard CFD broker until you reach the crypto section, which is broader than most in our review set. That makes it a candidate for traders consolidating crypto-CFD and classic CFD exposure with one broker — and irrelevant if crypto is not in your plan, in which case the comparison reduces to costs and platforms.
Platforms and regional terms
The current EU platform page names MT5 and TradingView; its market pages show 800+ CFD markets. Global pages list MT4 and TradeLocker too. Check the onboarding entity, its protections, and the platform and product list offered in your country.
- 1Which regulatory entity serves your country and what it changes for you.
- 2The exact instrument list available in your region — especially the crypto CFDs.
- 3All-in costs on your instruments, including crypto spreads and overnight funding.
- 4Execution behaviour in volatile conditions if you trade crypto or news.
- 5Deposit and withdrawal options and timelines for your region.
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- Last reviewed:
- 23 September 2026 · Review — Rechecked EU and global platform/market pages; EU currently highlights MT5 and TradingView, whereas MT4 and TradeLocker are on the global site. Platform subscore reduced from 4.5 to 4.0; total score from 4.1 to 4.0.
- 6 August 2026 · Review — Source maintenance: two source URLs were permanently moved and have been re-cited. The retired regulation FAQ has no reachable successor, so the entity statement now separates what was re-confirmed on 2026-08-06 (Eightcap EU Ltd / CySEC, from the legal documents) from the dated 2026-06-16 record of the other regional entities. No scores were changed.
- 16 June 2026 · Review — Regulatory entities, account types and market availability were reviewed.
Conditions change — confirm current terms with the provider. Educational content, not financial advice; trading involves significant risk of loss.
Broad CFD coverage including crypto; the EU platform list shows MT5 and TradingView, while the global offering differs by entity.
Frequently asked questions
What can I trade with Eightcap?
Forex, indices, commodities and a comparatively visible range of crypto CFDs. Exact availability depends on your region and entity, so verify the instrument list directly.
Which platforms are supported?
The current EU site lists MT5 and TradingView. Other entities also list MT4 and TradeLocker; confirm the platform offered by your onboarding entity. MT5 supports EA workflows.
What should I know before trading crypto CFDs?
They are leveraged derivatives on a volatile underlying: spreads widen in stress, overnight funding adds up, and position sizing errors compound fast. Size more conservatively than you would on majors.
Is EA trading possible?
MT5 supports automated trading on the EU platform lineup. Confirm conditions for your account and entity before going live.
What are the main alternatives?
Pepperstone for maximum platform flexibility, Vantage for broad CFD coverage with tiered accounts. Both are reviewed on this site.
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Best for: Traders who want MT4/MT5, TradingView/cTrader-style platform flexibility and established broker infrastructure.
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Best for: Traders comparing standard and raw CFD accounts across FX, indices and commodities.
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