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Best SCB (Bahamas) Regulated Forex Brokers in 2026
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) regulates financial services firms operating from the Bahamas, including several well-known international forex brokers. SCB regulation provides a recognized legal framework while typically permitting more flexible leverage and bonus offerings than tier-1 regulators. Compare client fund protection measures, the broker's additional regulatory licenses, and overall reputation when evaluating SCB-regulated brokers. Updated April 2026.
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader IC Markets vs FxPro - Comparison of Top Firms in This Guide
IC Markets vs FxPro - Forex Broker Comparison (April 2026)
Head-to-head comparison of IC Markets and FxPro. Check max funding, profit splits, daily and overall drawdown rules, leverage, tradable assets, payout frequency, payment and payout methods, trading permissions and KYC restrictions before you buy a challenge. Data refreshed April 2026.
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IC Markets
True ECN Forex & CFD Broker — Raw Spreads from 0.0 Pips
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FxPro
Award-Winning Global CFD Broker Since 2006
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| Overview | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 52,977 | 773 |
| Headquarters | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2007 | 2006 |
| 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 | Algo Trading Scalping Low Spreads Day Trading Copy Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Trust & Safety | ||
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia) CySEC (Cyprus) FSA (Seychelles) SCB (Bahamas) CMA (Kenya) FSCA (South Africa) | FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) SCB (Bahamas) FSCA (South Africa) |
| Fund Segregation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | Up to €20,000 under CySEC ICF for EU clients | Up to GBP 85,000 under UK FSCS; Up to EUR 20,000 under CySEC ICF |
| Trading Costs | ||
| Min Spread | From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), From 0.8 pips (Standard) | From 0.0 pips (Raw+/Elite), From 0.4 pips (Standard), From 0.5 pips (cTrader) |
| Commission | $3.50/lot/side (Raw Spread MT), $3/100K (cTrader Raw), None (Standard) | None (Standard), $3.50/lot/side (Raw+), $3.50/lot/side with rebates (Elite), $35 per $1M traded (cTrader) |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $10 one-off after 6 months inactivity, then $10/month ongoing |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees. Bank wire may incur intermediary charges | No deposit or withdrawal fees for standard methods |
| Trading Conditions | ||
| Max Leverage | 1:1000 (Global), 1:500 (Bahamas), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) | 1:200 (Global), 1:500 (Professional UK), 1:30 (EU/UK retail) |
| Min Deposit | $200 | $100 (Standard/Raw+/cTrader), $30000 (Elite) |
| Execution Type | ECN | STP |
| Stop Out Level | 50% | 50% (FCA/CySEC), 20% (SCB MT4), 30% (SCB MT5/cTrader) |
| Margin Call Level | 100% | 50% |
| Instruments | 61 Forex 2100+ Stocks 25 Indices 19 Commodities 6 Metals 3 Energies 21 Crypto 9 Bonds 5 Futures | 75 Forex 1873 Stocks 18 Indices 5 Commodities 12 Metals 3 Energies 20 Futures 28 Crypto |
| Currency Pairs | 61 | 75 |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader |
| Mobile App | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Copy Trading | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VPS Hosting | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| API Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Education | Webinars Video Tutorials Trading Guides Market Analysis IC Your Trade Podcast | FxPro Trading Academy Video Tutorials Webinars Daily Market Analysis Trading Calculators Economic Calendar |
| Account & Support | ||
| Account Types | Standard Raw Spread cTrader Raw Islamic Demo | Standard Raw+ Elite cTrader Islamic (Swap-Free) Demo |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards Bank Wire PayPal Skrill Neteller UnionPay FasaPay Crypto (BTC) | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard Maestro) Bank Wire PayPal Skrill Neteller UnionPay |
| Withdrawal Speed | Same day (e-wallets), 1-3 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) | Same day (e-wallets), 1-2 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/7 Live Chat, Email, Phone | 24/5 Live Chat, Email, Phone |
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