IC Markets

IC Markets is headquartered in Australia and regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas), CMA (Kenya), FSCA (South Africa). While IC Markets accepts traders from most countries worldwide, the following countries are restricted:

United States, Canada, Israel, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, New Zealand

Country restrictions are primarily due to regulatory requirements, sanctions, and local financial laws. Availability may also vary depending on which IC Markets entity you register with. Restrictions can change — verify your eligibility at IC Markets official website.

Getting started with IC Markets is straightforward. Here's what you need to know:

Minimum Deposit: $200
Account Types: Standard, Raw Spread, cTrader Raw, Islamic, Demo
Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
Base Currencies: USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, SGD, NZD, JPY, CHF, HKD, CAD

To get started:
1. Register online and verify your identity
2. Choose your account type and base currency
3. Make your first deposit (minimum $200)
4. Download your preferred trading platform
5. Start trading

Open your account in minutes — start the registration at IC Markets official website.

IC Markets is best suited 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

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.

See if IC Markets matches your trading needs — explore their full offering at IC Markets official website.

Here's the company background for IC Markets:

Headquarters: Australia
Founded: 2007
Customer Support: 24/7 Live Chat, Email, Phone

Contact details, office locations, and live chat support are on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets provides a comprehensive set of educational and research tools:

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

Access free webinars, tutorials, and research tools on IC Markets official website.

As of June 17, 2026, IC Markets has a Trustpilot rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 54,556 reviews.

This rating reflects real trader experiences with IC Markets's execution, customer service, withdrawals, and overall platform quality. You can read individual reviews on the IC Markets Trustpilot page.

See how IC Markets compares to alternatives and explore their current offerings at IC Markets official website.

Here are the deposit and withdrawal details at IC Markets:

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)
Fees: No deposit or withdrawal fees. Bank wire may incur intermediary charges

Processing times per payment method and current fee schedules are on IC Markets official website.

Is copy trading available at IC Markets?
✅ Yes

Supported Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView

Browse available signal providers and copy trading settings on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets fully supports automated and algorithmic trading:

Expert Advisors (EAs) Allowed: ✅ Yes
Free VPS: ✅ Yes
API Access: ✅ Yes

EA setup guides, VPS specifications, and API documentation are on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets offers a wide range of tradable instruments across multiple asset classes:

Instruments: 61 Forex, 2100+ Stocks, 25 Indices, 19 Commodities, 6 Metals, 3 Energies, 21 Crypto, 9 Bonds, 5 Futures
Currency Pairs: 61
Minimum Lot Size: 0.01

The full instrument catalog with contract specifications is on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets offers the following account types:

Account Types: Standard, Raw Spread, cTrader Raw, Islamic, Demo

Is an Islamic (swap-free) account available?
✅ Yes — Swap-free accounts do not charge or receive overnight interest, making them suitable for traders who follow Islamic finance principles.

Compare account features, spreads, and commissions side by side on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets supports the following trading platforms:

Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
Mobile App: ✅ Yes

Download links, system requirements, and platform setup guides are on IC Markets official website.

Here are the deposit requirements and fees at IC Markets:

Minimum Deposit: $200
Inactivity Fee: None
Deposit/Withdrawal Fees: No deposit or withdrawal fees. Bank wire may incur intermediary charges
Base Currencies: USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, SGD, NZD, JPY, CHF, HKD, CAD

Current deposit methods, processing times, and fee schedules are on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets offers the following leverage and margin settings:

Maximum Leverage: 1:1000 (Global), 1:500 (Bahamas), 1:30 (EU/AU retail)
Margin Call Level: 100%
Stop Out Level: 50%

Leverage limits per instrument and jurisdiction are detailed on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets offers competitive trading costs with the following fee structure:

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)
Execution Model: ECN

Live spread data and the full commission schedule are published on IC Markets official website.

IC Markets is regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas), CMA (Kenya), FSCA (South Africa). Here is a breakdown of their safety measures:

Are client funds segregated at IC Markets?
✅ Yes — This means client deposits are held in separate bank accounts from the broker's own operating funds.

Does IC Markets offer negative balance protection?
✅ Yes — Traders cannot lose more than their deposited amount.

What compensation scheme does IC Markets offer?
Up to €20,000 under CySEC ICF for EU clients

For the latest regulatory status, license numbers, and fund protection details, see IC Markets official website.