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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tradeable Assets | Forex, indices, commodities, share CFDs, bonds, crypto CFDs, futures CFDs |
| Min Deposit | No fixed minimum ($200 suggested at account opening) |
| Forex Majors Spread | About 0.1 pips on EUR/USD (Raw, plus commission); from 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Regulators | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles) |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Funding Methods | Cards, bank wire, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, crypto and local methods |
| Currency Pairs | 61 currency pairs |
| Available Leverage | Up to 1:30 for retail clients under ASIC and CySEC; far higher through the Seychelles entity |
| Broker Type | ECN-style raw spread pricing |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Country | Australia (Sydney), with entities in Cyprus and the Seychelles |
| Free Demo Account | Yes |
| Clients Accepted | Most countries; Australian and EU clients are served by locally regulated entities, most others by the Seychelles entity |
| Pricing System | Spread only (Standard) or raw spread plus commission (Raw Spread) |
| Inactivity Fee | No |
IC Markets was founded in Sydney in 2007 and became one of the go-to brokers for scalpers, algorithmic traders and anyone who wants raw interbank-style pricing. In 2026 it shortened its name to IC and moved its website to ic.com. According to the company and independent reviewers, licenses, account types and trading conditions stayed the same.
This review covers IC’s costs, platforms, regulation and who it suits, based on independent reviews updated between July and October 2026.
IC Markets launched in 2007 and built its reputation on true raw spreads and deep liquidity, which made it a favorite with high-volume and automated traders. It added a CySEC-regulated EU entity and a Seychelles entity for international clients, alongside its Australian ASIC license.
The shift to the IC brand began in late 2025, became visible through a Formula 1 sponsorship with the Haas team, and was completed when the website moved to ic.com in July 2026.
Most international clients default to the Seychelles entity. That brings much higher leverage and lighter oversight than the Australian or EU companies.
MetaTrader 4 and cTrader carry fewer share CFDs than MT5.
IC is built for active and automated trading, with Expert Advisors, cBots and VPS hosting options.
There is no fixed minimum deposit, though IC suggests depositing at least $200 when you open an account. Demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity.
IC accepts clients from most countries. Australian residents are served by the ASIC entity and EU residents by the CySEC entity, both with 1:30 leverage caps on major pairs for retail clients. Most other clients are placed with the Seychelles entity, where independent reviewers report leverage running into the thousands to one on some instruments. Choose a leverage level well below the maximum.
IC supports copy trading mainly through ZuluTrade, a third-party network of signal providers that connects to your account. Traders using MetaTrader can also use the MetaTrader Signals market. IC does not have its own social trading app like eToro.
IC does not charge deposit fees. Cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and crypto deposits are usually instant, while bank wires take two to five business days. Local options such as Klarna, UnionPay and Thai and Vietnamese internet banking are available in some regions.
PayPal, Skrill and Neteller withdrawals are usually instant once processed, domestic wires take about one working day and card withdrawals three to five. Some banks charge around A$20 for international transfers. A small number of users report delays on large withdrawals during compliance checks, so complete your verification early.
For active traders, the Raw Spread account puts IC among the cheapest brokers in the world, roughly level with Pepperstone’s Razor account.
