Eightcap Crypto CFDs: Product Profile and Regulation

Overview of Eightcap

Eightcap was founded in Melbourne in 2009, originally as a forex and index CFD broker. ASIC, CySEC, and SCB licences cover its operations across Australia, Europe, and the Bahamas. Crypto came later, but the range now sits at 120+ instruments, all traded as CFDs without a wallet to manage.

Before trading, check the actual Eightcap entity your account sits with, the platform you plan to use (MT4, MT5 or TradingView), the contract costs for your instruments, and the withdrawal conditions that apply. Leverage caps differ by region, and pricing and conditions can vary by entity and account type, so confirm the details that apply to your account before you trade.

Crypto Trading Fees

Eightcap offers two trading account types, Standard and Raw, but when it comes to crypto trading the spreads are identical on both account types and no commission fees, so the main trading cost is the spread itself.

Bitcoin and Ethereum spreads start around 12 and 4 USD respectively, and while smaller altcoins like Dogecoin and Cardano can have slightly wider spreads, they are still tradeable for short term trading strategies or portfolio diversification.

Overnight swap rates apply if you hold crypto positions beyond a trading day, and the charge depends on whether you're long or short and which asset you're trading.

If you aren't an active trader, you'll need to make sure you don't get hit with inactivity fees, which do not kick in until 12 months of no trading.

Crypto Pair	Type	Minimum Spread (USD)
Bitcoin (BTC/USD)	Major	12.0
Ethereum (ETH/USD)	Major	4.0
Litecoin (LTC/USD)	Major	0.5
Ripple (XRP/USD)	Major	0.001
Cardano (ADA/USD)	Altcoin	0.002
Dogecoin (DOGE/USD)	Altcoin	0.001
Shiba Inu (SHIB/USD)	Meme Coin	0.000001
Solana (SOL/USD)	Altcoin	0.15
Avalanche (AVAX/USD)	Altcoin	0.12
ApeCoin (APE/USD)	Niche	0.02

Spreads at Eightcap look wider than what you'd see on an exchange, but the comparison misleads. Trading CFDs means no maker-taker fees and no gas costs.

Account choice matters more if you also trade forex or indices. The Raw account has tighter spreads and a small commission. The Standard account is commission-free with wider spreads. Crypto pricing is identical across both, so the choice comes down to your other markets.

Crypto Markets

Eightcap lists around 120 tradeable cryptocurrencies as CFDs. The exact list of products and leverage limits depends on where your account is based, but global and Australian clients have access to the full selection, while European traders have a reduced list due to ESMA restrictions.

The range covers major pairs like BTC/USD, ETH/USD, LTC/USD, and XRP/USD, alongside a strong list of altcoins such as SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOGE, and LINK. Eightcap also lists more niche markets that aren't commonly found with other CFD brokers, including meme tokens like SHIB and PEPE, and trending project tokens such as ApeCoin, Blur, and Arbitrum.

BTC

ETH

LTC

XRP

SOL

ADA

AVAX

DOGE

SHIB

APE

MT5 and TradingView carry crypto across all supported regions. MT4 access is restricted to Eightcap Australia (ASIC) and Eightcap Global (SCB) accounts. Newer or more volatile coins, including PEPE, BONK, and ORDI, only show up on MT5 or TradingView.

Eightcap offers crypto CFDs across MT5 and TradingView. CFD instruments differ from exchange spot ownership: you trade a contract rather than holding the coin itself. Check which crypto products are available on your specific account and platform before trading.

Trading Platforms and Tools

Crypto traders get a choice between MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and TradingView, and for most global and Australian clients, crypto CFDs can be traded on all three platforms.

In Europe, crypto trading is available on MT5 and TradingView, while in the UK, crypto CFDs are not available to retail clients under FCA rules, though traders can still use TradingView for other markets.

MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 5

TradingView

MT4 still works well for algorithmic crypto trading with Expert Advisors. MT5 adds more order types, more charting tools and multi-asset support.

TradingView is the modern alternative. If you live in charts and rely on community scripts and indicators, it's the obvious choice. You can place trades from the chart itself and switch timeframes without juggling separate windows.

Two integrations are worth knowing about. Capitalise.ai lets you automate strategies using plain English commands. FlashTrader handles order sizing and risk with one-click execution. Both are useful if you're building or backtesting structured systems.

Scalping Bitcoin on MT5, charting altcoins on TradingView, or running automation through Capitalise.ai are all supported, regional restrictions permitting.

Safety and Availability

Eightcap holds licences with ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Europe), and the SCB (Securities Commission of the Bahamas).

Crypto trading availability depends on where your account is based. UK clients can't trade crypto CFDs due to FCA restrictions, while European clients have tighter leverage limits under ESMA. Traders registered under Eightcap Australia or Eightcap Global get full access to the 120 crypto product range, with no trading restrictions beyond standard compliance checks.

While crypto trading is available 24/7 with Eightcap, it's important to note that the customer support team is only available 24/5, so if you run into issues on the weekends you won't have that support.

Client funds are kept in segregated bank accounts.

Negative balance protection is in place, so a sharp market move can't push your account below zero. This matters more for crypto CFDs than for other markets because crypto can gap fast.

Funding and Withdrawals

Minimum deposit is $100. You can fund via card, bank transfer, or e-wallet (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, POLi).

Withdrawals go back to the original funding method. International bank transfers can drag if intermediary banks are involved.

Since you're trading CFDs and not coins, everything is fiat. No on-chain deposits, no wallet addresses to manage. Eightcap doesn't charge for deposits or withdrawals internally, though your card issuer or e-wallet provider might.

Eightcap's funding process is straightforward and consistent with what you'd expect from a regulated CFD broker. Funding options are varied, and the low entry deposit makes it accessible for most crypto traders.

Risk and Trading Rules

Leverage caps and trading rules depend on which Eightcap entity holds your account.

The Australian cap reflects the 2:1 limit for retail crypto CFDs under ASIC's CFD product intervention order. Higher leverage gives short-term traders more flexibility but also amplifies losses, particularly on altcoins that can move 20% in a session. ASIC and CySEC accounts get more investor protection, which some traders prefer when trading on margin.

All standard styles are allowed: scalping, hedging, and automated trading via Expert Advisors or Capitalise.ai. Bots and copy trading are fine as long as they follow the margin and execution rules. The only restriction is on latency arbitrage systems that exploit server delays, which is standard across CFD brokers.

The higher leverage available on global accounts gives traders more flexibility, especially for short term setups or when trading smaller altcoins. However, tighter leverage in tier-1 regions comes with the benefit of stricter regulation and added investor protection, which some traders prefer when trading volatile assets like crypto.

Final Thoughts on Eightcap

Eightcap offers over 120 crypto markets on MT4, MT5, and TradingView.

Check the total costs on your account, including any spread, commission, swap or conversion charges, and review the withdrawal conditions under the entity that holds your account. Client fund arrangements such as segregation and negative balance protection depend on the entity and jurisdiction, so confirm what applies to your account before depositing.

UK clients can't access crypto CFDs and leverage varies by region.