AIMS vs eightcap
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Safer pick eightcap leads on safety — winning 2 of 3
trust metrics (lower scam-risk, stronger regulation). Check the selection rows for the best fit.
Safety & Trust
Scam-risk scoreⓘ lower = safer
20
20
Verdict
Low risk
Low risk
Regulatedⓘ
Yes
Yes
Licenses
1
✓3
Tier-1 regulatorsⓘ
1
✓3
Trustpilot score
—
4.1
Reviews collected
—
3855
Exit riskⓘ lower = safer
—
Guarded
Known clonesⓘ
✓0
10
Regulator warnings
0
0
Cost & Accounts
Min deposit lower = easier to start
✓$50
$100
Max leverage
—
—
Min spread (best acct)
from 1.5
✓from 0
Commission
✓$0
$3.5
Cost grade
D
✓AA
Account types
2
✓3
Best for
Suits
Traders seeking an ASIC-regulated broker, Traders interested in multiple asset classes (forex, stocks, indices, metals, commodities), Users of MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Traders who value low spreads and fast execution on MT4/MT5, Experienced traders comfortable with multiple regulatory jurisdictions, Those who prioritize a wide range of instruments (800+)
Not for
Traders requiring high leverage or specified leverage conditions, Traders who prioritize transparent, verified regulatory information over marketing claims, Traders who need detailed public records on spreads and commissions
Traders who require rapid, reliable customer support, Those who are sensitive to withdrawal delays or disputes, Traders considering the Eightcap Challenge prop firm
Products & Funding
Instruments
--
800+
Deposit methods
VISA, BTC, Skrill, MASTER
MASTER, Neteller, VISA, BTC
Withdrawal
BTC, Skrill, VISA, MASTER
Neteller, Skrill, MASTER, BTC
Execution
Speed
C
✓AAA
Slippage
A
✓AAA
Swap cost
✓AAA
A
Company
Founded
2017-12-20
2017-09-07
Headquarters
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇺 Australia
Employees
0
0
✓ = stronger value on that row · ● good · ● caution · ● weak · "—" = not yet collected. Independent scoring, never for sale.