Is Eightcap Legit? The OSC Warning About EightCapInvest, Explained
Short answer: Eightcap is a real broker with regulated group entities. On November 18, 2024 the Ontario Securities Commission issued an investor warning naming EightCap aka EightCapInvest at www.eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io. Those are not the official Eightcap domains identified in Eightcap's own legal documents and account pages.
This page separates what the OSC warning establishes from what it does not, shows how to compare a site with Eightcap's official domains before depositing, and explains the Canadian protection gap: Eightcap is not registered with CIRO, so an Eightcap account has no CIPF protection.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
What the OSC warning actually says
The Ontario Securities Commission publishes investor warnings about companies that may pose a risk to investors. On November 18, 2024 it issued one under the name EightCap aka EightCapInvest, listing the websites www.eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io and a London address at 49 Grosvenor Street. The operative line is that the named operation is "not registered in Ontario to engage in the business of trading in securities".
The domains are the detail that matters. The warning lists eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io. It does not list eightcap.com, the website used in Eightcap's official legal documents, or portal.eightcap.com, its account portal. That establishes that the OSC warning names different websites. The warning does not identify who operates those sites or state whether they are affiliated with Eightcap, so this page does not claim more than the public record supports.
One thing this page will not do is use the domain difference to make the official Eightcap group look Canadian-approved by comparison. Eightcap does not appear on CIRO's member directory. Its official materials instead identify entities regulated in other jurisdictions. Separating the OSC-listed sites from Eightcap's official domains is a verification step, not an endorsement.
Official Eightcap information vs the OSC-listed operation
These checks compare Eightcap's official materials with the facts published in the OSC warning. Every row is verifiable from the sources at the foot of this page.
| What to check | Official Eightcap information | OSC-listed operation |
|---|---|---|
| Website | eightcap.com | eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io |
| Client portal | portal.eightcap.com | No client portal is identified in the OSC warning |
| Regulatory status | Eightcap Global Limited under SCB SIA-F220; group entities hold ASIC AFSL 391441 and FCA reference 921296 | OSC states the named operation is not registered in Ontario; the warning gives no licence number |
| OSC warning of Nov 18, 2024 | eightcap.com is not one of the websites listed | eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io are the listed websites |
| What the sources establish | Official pages identify Eightcap's domains, entities, licences, accounts and platforms | The OSC warning identifies two domains, a London address and non-registration in Ontario |
Matching the official information in the middle column is necessary, but copied names and licence numbers are not proof on their own. Verify the domain and legal entity independently. Eightcap is not CIRO-registered, and an Eightcap account has no CIPF protection.
Verification checklist before you deposit anywhere
Work through these before funding any account that carries the Eightcap name. The domains below are written in plain text on purpose so you can compare them character by character.
- The real broker's website is eightcap.com. Type it into your browser yourself instead of following a link from a message, an ad, or a search result you have not inspected.
- The real client portal is portal.eightcap.com. If a login or deposit page lives anywhere else, close it.
- The sites named in the OSC warning are eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io. Do not create an account or send money there.
- Treat unsolicited WhatsApp or Telegram contact, pressure to deposit crypto, and demands for payment to unlock an account or withdrawal as general scam warning signs. The OSC warning does not attribute those behaviours specifically to EightCapInvest.
- Treat any unexpected fee demanded to release a withdrawal, whether called a tax, commission or unlock fee, as a scam warning sign. Do not pay it until you have verified the request through contact details on the broker's official website.
- Verify the licences on the regulators' own registers: Eightcap Global Limited under SCB licence SIA-F220 in The Bahamas, Eightcap Pty Ltd under ASIC AFSL 391441 in Australia, and Eightcap Group Ltd under FCA reference 921296 in the UK. Matching a number is not enough, because a fraudulent site can copy it; confirm the entity name and official domain too.
Which Eightcap entity should Canadians verify
Eightcap publishes a client agreement for Eightcap Global Limited, a company registered in The Bahamas and regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas under licence SIA-F220. The agreement gives its registered office at Sandyport, West Bay Street, New Providence, The Bahamas. It does not state that every Canadian resident is onboarded by that entity, so confirm the contracting entity shown during your own signup.
Knowing the entity matters for a legitimacy check. Any site can copy a logo, colour scheme or licence number. Check the regulator's register, the official domain and the client agreement together. If the company in your paperwork does not match the entity and regulator you independently verified, stop before funding.
If your agreement names Eightcap Global Limited, SCB oversight in The Bahamas is a real licence, but it is not Canadian regulation. The next section spells out what that distinction means for your money.
Real is not the same as protected: no CIRO, no CIPF
The OSC warning says the operation it names is not registered in Ontario to trade securities. Separately, Eightcap does not appear on CIRO's member directory, and an account opened through SmartProfitFX has no CIPF protection. Finding the official Eightcap domains does not change that protection gap.
At a CIRO-registered dealer, CIPF protects eligible client property up to $1 million if the firm becomes insolvent. An account under an offshore Eightcap entity does not receive that Canadian protection. Eightcap's official pages publish 800+ CFD markets, MT4, MT5 and TradingView, and a direct Raw commission of $7.00 CAD round trip. For eligible Canadian users, SmartProfitFX states its route reduces that commission to $6.00 CAD round trip. SmartProfitFX may receive compensation when eligible users open an account through its links.
So this page's conclusion stays narrow on purpose. The OSC says the operation at the two listed sites is not registered in Ontario; send those sites nothing. Eightcap's official group entities and domains can be checked using the sources below. If Canadian regulatory protection is what you need, use a CIRO-registered dealer rather than an offshore Eightcap entity.
If you already sent money to a site named in the OSC warning
Move quickly, keep records of everything, and verify every follow-up request independently before paying anything further.
Send nothing more
Do not make further payments, including any fee described as a tax, commission, or unlock charge to release a withdrawal, until you have verified the request through contact details you reached from the broker's official website. Be cautious of anyone who appears afterwards offering to recover your money for an upfront fee.
Report it to the OSC
The warning page itself asks anyone approached by the named operation to contact the OSC immediately. Use the contact details on osc.ca and reference the EightCap aka EightCapInvest warning of November 18, 2024.
File a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The CAFC collects fraud reports nationally, and its data helps warn other Canadians. Report online through its website even if the amount feels small.
Contact your bank or card issuer
Ask whether the payment can be disputed, recalled, or charged back, and share your records of the transaction. If you paid from a cryptocurrency exchange account, notify that exchange as well.
Open through a route you can verify
For eligible Canadian users, the button below opens Eightcap's official signup page through SmartProfitFX and prices the Raw account at $6.00 CAD round trip instead of $7.00 direct. SmartProfitFX may receive compensation when eligible users open an account through its links. Check the address bar when you arrive, exactly as this page told you to. If CIPF protection is what you need, use a CIRO-registered dealer instead.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eightcap legit?
Yes. Eightcap is a real broker with verifiable licences: Eightcap Global Limited is regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas under licence SIA-F220, Eightcap Pty Ltd holds ASIC AFSL 391441 in Australia, and Eightcap Group Ltd holds FCA reference 921296 in the UK. Legit does not mean Canadian-regulated: no Eightcap entity is registered with CIRO, so a Canadian account has no CIPF protection.
Is Eightcap a scam?
Eightcap's official group entities hold verifiable licences. The Ontario Securities Commission warning of November 18, 2024 names eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io, not Eightcap's official domain at eightcap.com. The warning does not identify who operates the listed sites or state whether they are affiliated with Eightcap. Do not send money to the sites named in the warning.
Is the OSC warning about the real Eightcap?
The warning is titled "EightCap aka EightCapInvest", but the websites it lists are eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io, not Eightcap's official domain at eightcap.com. The public warning does not identify the operator or address affiliation with Eightcap. Separately, Eightcap is not registered with CIRO and its official materials identify group entities regulated outside Canada.
What is EightCapInvest?
EightCapInvest is a name used in an Ontario Securities Commission warning dated November 18, 2024. The warning lists eightcapinvest.com and eightcapinvest.io and says the named operation is not registered in Ontario to trade securities. It does not identify the operator, assert an affiliation or describe messaging-app, crypto-deposit or withdrawal-fee conduct.
How do I know I am on the real Eightcap website?
The official website is eightcap.com and the official client portal is portal.eightcap.com. Type them yourself and compare the address character by character before logging in or depositing. Treat unsolicited messages, crypto-payment pressure and withdrawal-release fees as scam warning signs, then contact Eightcap through a channel you reached from its official website.
Is Eightcap regulated in Canada?
No. Eightcap does not appear on CIRO's member directory, and its accounts carry no CIPF protection. Eightcap publishes a client agreement for Eightcap Global Limited, regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas under licence SIA-F220, but that agreement does not state which entity every Canadian resident receives. Confirm your contracting entity during signup.
What should I do if I deposited with eightcapinvest.com?
Send nothing more, verify any follow-up payment request through the broker's official website before paying it, and report what happened: contact the OSC as its warning page instructs, file a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and ask your bank or card issuer whether the payment can be disputed or recalled. Be cautious of anyone who then offers to recover your money for an upfront fee.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to one of these pages, checked on the date shown.
- OSC investor warning: EightCap aka EightCapInvest (date, websites, address) www.osc.ca/en/investors/warnings/eightcap-aka-eightcapinvest (checked 2026-07-10)
- Eightcap Global Limited client agreement (company identity, SCB licence SIA-F220, registered office) shared.assets.eightcap.com/files/agreements/eightcap-global-client-agreement.pdf (checked 2026-07-10)
- Eightcap legal documents and regulated entities www.eightcap.com/en/legal-documents/ (checked 2026-07-06)
- Eightcap account options (Raw commission and account terms) www.eightcap.com/en/traders/account-options/ (checked 2026-07-06)
- Eightcap traders overview (800+ CFD markets) www.eightcap.com/en/traders/ (checked 2026-07-10)
- Eightcap platforms (MT4, MT5 and TradingView) www.eightcap.com/en/traders/platforms/ (checked 2026-07-10)
- SmartProfitFX methodology (partner disclosure and SmartProfitFX commission rate) /methodology (checked 2026-07-10)
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas (verify SIA-F220) scb.gov.bs/ (checked 2026-07-10)
- ASIC Connect Professional Registers (verify AFSL 391441) connectonline.asic.gov.au/ (checked 2026-07-07)
- FCA Financial Services Register (verify FRN 921296) register.fca.org.uk/ (checked 2026-07-07)
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) www.ciro.ca/ (checked 2026-07-07)
- Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) coverage www.cipf.ca/cipf-coverage/about-cipf-coverage (checked 2026-07-08)
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (report fraud) antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm (checked 2026-07-10)
