Head-to-Head Comparison

ActivTrades vs Eightcap Challenges

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

ActivTrades

SCB

Est. 2001

Score

3:2

Eightcap Challenges

Regulated

Est. 2009

Quick Summary

ActivTrades (established 2001) and Eightcap Challenges (established 2009) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Eightcap Challenges offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to ActivTrades's 0.5 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 200:1. Eightcap Challenges has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $5.

Trading Conditions

Feature

ActivTrades

Eightcap Challenges

Min. Spread

0.5 pips

0 pips

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

200:1

100:1

Execution

Non-Dealing Desk

Simulated (RAW)

Instruments

1000+

Founded

2001

2009

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Australia

Regulation & Licensing

ActivTrades

SCB(199667 B)

Bahamas

FCA(434413)

United Kingdom

FSC(GB24203277)

Mauritius

CMVM(385)

Portugal

Eightcap Challenges

Regulator

Seychelles

Platforms & Features

Feature

ActivTrades

Eightcap Challenges

Platforms

ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

ActivTrades

Eightcap Challenges

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

Cloudflare, SoftLayer Technologies, Inc, International Business Machines Corporation

Account Types

ActivTrades

Individual Account

Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $0Lev: 200:1

Islamic Account

Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $500Lev: 200:1

Eightcap Challenges

One Phase Challenge

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $69Lev: 100:1Comm: $5/lot

Two Phase Challenge

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $59Lev: 100:1Comm: $5/lot

Day Trader Challenge

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $5Lev: 100:1Comm: $5/lot

Verdict: ActivTrades vs Eightcap Challenges

Based on our verified data analysis, ActivTrades has a slight edge in this comparison with a score of 3 vs 2.

Choose Eightcap Challenges if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Eightcap Challenges for a lower entry barrier.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.