eightcap vs IC Markets Global
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Safer pick IC Markets Global leads on safety — winning 3 of 4
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
3
3
Tier-1 regulatorsⓘ
✓3
2
Trustpilot score
4.1
✓4.8
Reviews collected
3855
✓55637
Exit riskⓘ lower = safer
Guarded
✓Guarded
Known clonesⓘ
10
10
Regulator warnings
0
0
Cost & Accounts
Min deposit lower = easier to start
✓$100
$200
Max leverage
—
1:1000
Min spread (best acct)
from 0
from 0
Commission
$3.5
✓$0
Cost grade
✓AA
A
Account types
3
✓4
Best for
Suits
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+)
Traders who prioritize low spreads and fast execution, Experienced traders comfortable with high leverage and multiple platforms
Not for
Traders who require rapid, reliable customer support, Those who are sensitive to withdrawal delays or disputes, Traders considering the Eightcap Challenge prop firm
Traders who require reliable, fast withdrawals, Those who prefer a broker with no complaints about account freezes or 'Risk Review' holds
Products & Funding
Instruments
800+
--
Deposit methods
MASTER, Neteller, VISA, BTC
USDT, Neteller, Skrill
Withdrawal
Neteller, Skrill, MASTER, BTC
USDT
Execution
Speed
AAA
AAA
Slippage
AAA
AAA
Swap cost
A
✓AAA
Company
Founded
2017-09-07
2017-09-19
Headquarters
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇺 Australia
Employees
0
0
✓ = stronger value on that row · ● good · ● caution · ● weak · "—" = not yet collected. Independent scoring, never for sale.