Head-to-Head Comparison

CMC Markets 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.

CMC Markets

FCA

Est. 1989

Score

2:2

Eightcap Challenges

Regulated

Est. 2009

Quick Summary

CMC Markets (established 1989) and Eightcap Challenges (established 2009) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Eightcap Challenges offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to CMC Markets's 0.7 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 30:1. Eightcap Challenges has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $5.

Trading Conditions

Feature

CMC Markets

Eightcap Challenges

Min. Spread

0.7 pips

0 pips

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

30:1

100:1

Execution

Market Maker

Simulated (RAW)

Instruments

12000+

Founded

1989

2009

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Australia

Regulation & Licensing

CMC Markets

FCA(173730)

United Kingdom

BaFin(154814)

Germany

ASIC(238554)

Australia

Eightcap Challenges

Regulator

Seychelles

Platforms & Features

Feature

CMC Markets

Eightcap Challenges

Platforms

Next Generation, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

CMC Markets

Eightcap Challenges

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

CMC MARKETS PLC, Beeks Financial Cloud

Account Types

CMC Markets

CFD Account

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $0Lev: 30:1

Spread Betting Account

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $0Lev: 30:1

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: CMC Markets vs Eightcap Challenges

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

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.