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Eightcap vs Fusion Markets 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Eightcap and Fusion Markets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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Eightcap

Est. 2009 · Melbourne, Australia

ASICFCACySEC
78.8/100
Good
Fusion Markets logo - BrokerAudit
Fusion Markets

Est. 2017 · Melbourne, Australia

ASIC
77/100
Good

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
EightcapFusion Markets

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
Eightcap
Fusion Markets
Regulation & Trust
85
68
Trading Costs
78
95
Platforms & Tools
82
80
Account Conditions
76
82
Deposit & Withdrawal
78
80
Customer Support
72
70
Education & Research
70
58
Overall Score
78.8
77

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2009
2017
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
ASIC, FCA, CySEC
ASIC
Total Instruments
800
250

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.11 pips
0.02 pips
GBP/USD Spread
0.54 pips
0.42 pips
USD/JPY Spread
0.30 pips
0.18 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$0
Commission/Lot
$7.00
$4.50
Inactivity Fee
None
None

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
40
90
CFD Stocks
350
50
Indices
11
11
Commodities
5
15
Crypto CFDs
120
20

Eightcap vs Fusion Markets: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 78.8/100 vs 77/100, Eightcap is nearly identical to Fusion Markets by 1.8 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, Eightcap offers an average spread of 0.11 pips with a $7.00 round-turn commission, while Fusion Markets comes in at 0.02 pips with a $4.50 commission. Fusion Markets offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at Eightcap and $0 at Fusion Markets.

Regulation & Safety

Eightcap holds 4 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (ASIC, FCA, CySEC), while Fusion Markets has 3 licenses at Tier 1 (ASIC). Eightcap has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

Eightcap offers MT4, MT5, TradingView, TradeLocker — uniquely offering TradeLocker which Fusion Markets does not have. Fusion Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+, with exclusive access to cTrader, Fusion+. Fusion Markets provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

Eightcap suits beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while Fusion Markets is better for cost-conscious traders. If copy trading matters, Fusion Markets has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, Eightcap scores higher overall at 78.8/100 compared to Fusion Markets's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Fusion Markets may be superior in specific categories like trading costs.

Fusion Markets offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.02 pips, compared to 0.11 pips at Eightcap. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

Eightcap scores higher for regulation and trust at 85/100, holding licenses from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Fusion Markets scores 68/100 with ASIC.

For beginners, Eightcap is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 70/100. It offers webinars, and a free demo account. Fusion Markets scores 58/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Eightcap and Fusion Markets simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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