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IC Markets is an Australian-founded broker best known for raw-spread accounts aimed at high-volume and automated traders. Most international clients are onboarded through its Seychelles entity.
Serving you from: Raw Trading Ltd — FSA Seychelles #SD018 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Raw-spread accounts on MT4, MT5 and cTrader
- ASIC and CySEC licences in the group
- Allows scalping and automated strategies
Weaknesses
- Most clients outside Australia and the EU are served by a Seychelles entity
- Privately held
- Little in-house research or education
Best for: Scalpers and algorithmic traders who mainly care about spread and execution.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, SCB
- Min. deposit
- $200
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
- Execution
- ECN
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Capital Markets Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 335692 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IC Markets (EU) Ltd Cyprus · ICF up to €20,000 | CySEC Tier 2 | 362/18 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Raw Trading Ltd Seychelles | FSA Seychelles Tier 3 (offshore) | SD018 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IC Markets Ltd Bahamas | SCB Tier 3 (offshore) | SIA-F214 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
| Account | Pricing | EUR/USD spread from (advertised) | Commission per lot, round turn | Min. deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread only | 0.8 pips | — | $200 |
| Raw Spread | Raw spread + commission | 0.0 pips | $7.00 | $200 |
Figures in this table are the broker's own advertised conditions, not our measurements. Advertised “from” spreads are best-case values.
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
IC Markets offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: ECN.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
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Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is IC Markets regulated?
IC Markets operates through 4 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, SCB. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at IC Markets?
IC Markets advertises a minimum first deposit of $200 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does IC Markets offer?
IC Markets offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is IC Markets a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for IC Markets is 38 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.