Head-to-Head Comparison
AvaTrade 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.
AvaTrade
CBI
Est. 2006
VS
Score
4:1
Eightcap Challenges
Regulated
Est. 2009
Quick Summary
AvaTrade (established 2006) and Eightcap Challenges (established 2009) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Both brokers offer competitive spreads. AvaTrade provides higher maximum leverage of 1:50 versus Eightcap Challenges's 100:1. Eightcap Challenges has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $5.
Trading Conditions
Feature
AvaTrade
Eightcap Challenges
Min. Spread
0 pips
0 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$5
Max Leverage
1:50
100:1
Execution
Market Maker
Simulated (RAW)
Instruments
1250+
Founded
2006
2009
Headquarters
Ireland
Australia
Regulation & Licensing
AvaTrade
CBI(C53877)
Ireland
BVI FSC(SIBA/L/13/1049)
British Virgin Islands
ASIC(406684)
Australia
FSA(1662)
Japan
FSCA(45984)
South Africa
ADGM FRSA(190018)
Abu Dhabi
BVIFSC(SIBA/L/13/1049)
British Virgin Islands
Eightcap Challenges
Regulator
Seychelles
Platforms & Features
Feature
AvaTrade
Eightcap Challenges
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, WebTrader
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account
Server Infrastructure
Metric
AvaTrade
Eightcap Challenges
Total Servers
2
Total Endpoints
9
Countries
4
Hosting Providers
Amazon/AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Beeks Financial Cloud
Account Types
AvaTrade
Standard Account
Spread: 0.9 pipsMin: $100Lev: 400:1
Professional Account
Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $100Lev: 400:1
Standard Futures Account
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1:50Comm: $1.75/contract
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: AvaTrade vs Eightcap Challenges
Based on our verified data analysis, AvaTrade has a slight edge in this comparison with a score of 4 vs 1.
Choose AvaTrade if you need higher leverage. 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.