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In this head to head comparison of Eightcap vs IUX, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Eightcap and IUX are online brokers founded in 2009 and 2016, respectively. Neither is publicly traded or operates as a bank, so they’re private companies offering trading services rather than deposit-taking institutions.
On regulation, Eightcap holds 3 Tier-1 licenses (considered highly trusted) and 1 Tier-2 license, while IUX holds 1 Tier-1 and 1 Tier-2 license. According to the ForexBrokers.com Trust Score, Eightcap earns 87/99 (trusted), and IUX scores 78/99 (average risk). If regulatory strength and third-party trust ratings matter to you, Eightcap has the edge with more top-tier licenses and a higher Trust Score.
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| Year Founded | 2009 | 2016 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
Eightcap and IUX both earn 4 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees. In ForexBrokers.com’s Commissions and Fees category, IUX ranks #19 out of 63 brokers, while Eightcap ranks #20. Both offer a choice between spread-only and commission-based accounts, letting you match pricing to your trading style.
Eightcap’s pricing depends on whether you choose its Standard (spread-only) or Raw (commission-based) account. On the Raw account, Eightcap lists an average spread of 0.06 pips on EUR/USD plus a $3.50 per-side commission ($7 round turn), for an all-in cost around 0.76 pips—just under the industry average of 0.8 pips. Overall, Eightcap is slightly pricier than the very cheapest brokers.
IUX also varies pricing by account. Standard and Standard+ are spread-only with a $10 minimum deposit (Standard+ supports bonuses but usually has wider spreads). For active traders, the Pro (spread-only) and Raw (commission-based) accounts require $500. IUX lists average spreads of about 0.9 pips on Standard and 0.7 pips on Pro, while the Raw account works out to roughly 0.6 pips all-in when you include its $6 per-lot commission. That makes IUX’s Raw and Pro pricing slightly sharper than Eightcap’s Raw figure, though IUX still doesn’t undercut the industry’s very lowest-cost leaders. Choose based on whether you prefer spread-only pricing or paying a commission for tighter spreads, and consider the deposit requirements.
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | 10 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 1.0 | 0.86 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.76 | 0.6 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Comparing Eightcap vs IUX on range of investments: both brokers offer forex trading (CFD/spot). Eightcap lists more markets overall, with 803 tradeable symbols and 55 forex pairs, while IUX offers 152 symbols and 34 forex pairs. Despite the gap in market count, both earn 3.5 stars for Range of Investments; Eightcap ranks #29 of 63 brokers in this category, and IUX ranks #35.
For instruments, neither broker lets you buy U.S.-listed real shares, but IUX does provide access to real international shares (for example, London-listed stocks), which Eightcap does not. Both support cryptocurrency CFDs, but neither lets you buy actual crypto. If you want copy trading, Eightcap has it; IUX does not. In short, Eightcap suits traders seeking more symbols and copy features, while IUX appeals to those who want access to real shares on international exchanges alongside forex and crypto CFDs.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 803 | 152 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 55 | 34 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Eightcap and IUX both provide free demo (paper) trading, along with Windows desktop and web platforms. Eightcap relies on third-party platforms, while IUX adds its own proprietary platform to the mix. For MetaTrader fans, Eightcap supports both MT4 and MT5, whereas IUX offers MT5 but not MT4. Both brokers let you place trades directly from charts. If you want copy trading, Eightcap has it; IUX does not.
Neither broker lists the exact number of built-in chart indicators or watchlist fields. In independent testing for Trading Platforms and Tools, Eightcap earned 4 stars and ranked 31st out of 63 brokers, while IUX earned 3.5 stars and ranked 35th. Choose Eightcap if MT4 and copy trading matter to you; pick IUX if you want a proprietary platform alongside MT5 and standard desktop/web access.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 106 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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Comparing the Eightcap and IUX mobile trading apps, both are available on iPhone and Android. According to ForexBrokers.com, Eightcap earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #31 out of 63 brokers for Mobile Trading Apps, while IUX scores 3.5 stars and ranks #35. If you value overall app polish and user-friendly features, Eightcap edges ahead in this matchup.
Feature-wise, Eightcap offers price alerts and watchlist syncing across devices, while IUX lacks both. For charting, IUX provides more technical studies (106 vs. Eightcap’s 30). However, Eightcap supports drawing trendlines on charts and both apps auto-save drawings. Choose Eightcap if alerts, synced watchlists, and drawing tools matter most; pick IUX if having a larger set of technical indicators is your top priority.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | No |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 106 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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Comparing Eightcap vs IUX for market research: Eightcap provides daily market commentary, a sentiment tool that shows long/short positioning, and research from Acuity Trading (such as Signal Centre). IUX does not offer daily commentary, sentiment data, or Acuity tools. Both brokers lack top-tier news feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters, Dow Jones), and neither includes Autochartist, Trading Central, or TipRanks. Each does offer an economic calendar with global events.
According to ForexBrokers.com, Eightcap earns 3.5 out of 5 stars for Research and ranks #33 of 63 brokers, while IUX scores 3 stars and ranks #35. If you want frequent insights and sentiment data to guide your trades, Eightcap has the edge; if you just need a calendar for upcoming events, IUX covers the basics.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | No |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | Yes | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginner traders comparing education at Eightcap and IUX, both brokers offer a solid foundation with at least 10 beginner-focused videos that explain trading basics. Eightcap stands out for hosting ongoing client webinars at least once a month, giving newcomers a chance to ask questions and learn in real time. Neither broker currently provides 10 or more advanced videos for experienced traders, so traders seeking higher-level video content may find both catalogs limited.
Independent ratings reflect these differences: Eightcap earns 3.5 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #31 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while IUX earns 3 out of 5 stars and ranks #35. If live webinars and a slightly stronger overall education score matter to you, Eightcap may be the better fit. If you mainly want beginner videos to get started with forex and CFD concepts, both brokers can meet that need.
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Eightcap is better than IUX. Eightcap finished with an overall rank of #30, while IUX finished with an overall rank of #35.
Eightcap enhances its status as a MetaTrader-only broker with support for a suite of third-party plug-ins, including TradingView.
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Eightcap vs IUX: while neither broker lets you buy actual (delivered) cryptocurrency, both offer cryptocurrency CFD trading.
Eightcap vs IUX: both brokers do not support ACH or SEPA and both offer Skrill and bank wire transfers, but Eightcap additionally supports PayPal (not available at IUX), while Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Trust Score | 87 | 78 | |
| Year Founded | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 1 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | No | ||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | No | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
| Jordan (JSC Authorised) | No |
| Investments | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 803 | 152 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 55 | 34 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 1.0 | 0.86 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.76 | 0.6 | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Agency | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | 10 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 106 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | No |
| Mobile Trading | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | No | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 106 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | No |
| Research | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | No | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | No | No | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | No | No | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Eightcap | IUX | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
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