IC Markets
IC Markets is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2007. Known for its true ECN pricing model, IC Markets consistently delivers some of the tightest spreads in the industry, with raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major currency pairs. The broker serves traders in over 200 countries and has grown to become one of the highest-volume forex brokers in the world, processing billions of dollars in daily trading volume.Regulated by top-tier authorities including ASIC (Australia) and CySEC (Cyprus), as well as the FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas), and CMA (Kenya), IC Markets provides a secure trading environment with segregated client funds held at top-tier banks. The broker offers access to over 2250 tradable instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities, bonds, cryptocurrencies, and futures through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView platforms.IC Markets is particularly popular among scalpers, algorithmic traders, and high-frequency traders due to its ultra-low latency execution from the Equinix NY4 data center, deep liquidity pools, and support for Expert Advisors and automated trading strategies. With 24/7 customer support and a comprehensive range of payment methods, IC Markets caters to both beginner and professional traders worldwide.
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Trust & Safety
| Segregated Funds | Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | Up to €20,000 under CySEC ICF for EU clients |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters |  Australia |
Trading Costs
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), From 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | $3.50/lot/side (Raw Spread MT), $3/100K (cTrader Raw), None (Standard) |
| Islamic Account | Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | None |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees. Bank wire may incur intermediary charges |
Trading Conditions
| Max Leverage | 1:1000 (Global), 1:500 (Bahamas), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 |
| Execution Type | ECN |
| Stop Out Level | 50% |
| Margin Call Level | 100% |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Instruments | 61 Forex 2100+ Stocks 25 Indices 19 Commodities 6 Metals 3 Energies 21 Crypto 9 Bonds 5 Futures |
| Currency Pairs | 61+ |
Platforms & Tools
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView |
| Mobile App | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes |
| EA/Algo Trading | Yes |
| Free VPS | Yes |
| API Access | Yes |
| Education Resources | Webinars Video Tutorials Trading Guides Market Analysis IC Your Trade Podcast |
| Research Tools | Autochartist Trading Central Economic Calendar Daily Market Analysis IC Your Trade Podcast |
Account & Support
| Account Types | Standard Raw Spread cTrader Raw Islamic Demo |
| Base Currencies | USD AUD EUR GBP SGD NZD JPY CHF HKD CAD |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards Bank Wire PayPal Skrill Neteller UnionPay FasaPay Crypto (BTC) |
| Withdrawal Speed | Same day (e-wallets), 1-3 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/7 Live Chat Email Phone |
| Best For | Low Spreads ECN Trading Scalping Algo Trading High-Volume Copy Trading Day Trading High Leverage Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Restricted Countries | United States Canada Israel Iran North Korea Cuba Syria Sudan Myanmar New Zealand |
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