IC Markets
Raw ECN spreads and TradingView integration
FXPARTNER Score
Very Good
IC Markets (rebranded as IC), operating since 2007, is an established broker considered an industry leader in raw ECN spreads and holds strong multi-regulatory licensing including ASIC and CySEC. Accounts can be opened with the FXPARTNER partner code.
Regulation and Fund Safety
IC Markets holds 3 regulatory licenses: ASIC, CySEC and FSA (Seychelles). ASIC and CySEC Tier-1 authorities — these require segregation of client funds and minimum capital reserves, and in some countries also support a compensation scheme if the broker goes bankrupt. The remaining licenses are offshore; this usually means lighter capital requirements and no investor compensation scheme behind them.
Tier-1 Lisanslar
Offshore / Other Licenses
Calculated from the number of tier-1 authorities and general license diversity; the editorial team may update it for justified exceptions.
Editorial evaluation of spread, commission, and minimum deposit transparency.
Calculated from the number and variety of trading platforms offered.
Based on verifiable withdrawal speed/transparency signals present in the review; if there are no signals, a neutral score is assigned.
Trading Platforms
IC Markets supports 4 platforms: MetaTrader 4 — the industry's most widely used retail platform, known for its broker-independent expert advisors and indicators, MetaTrader 5 — MetaTrader's newer platform featuring more timeframes, order types, and a built-in economic calendar, cTrader — the platform preferred by ECN-focused and algorithmic traders due to its Level II pricing and native cAlgo automation and TradingView — connects live order execution directly to one of the most widely used independent charting tools.
Categories
Pros
- +Operating since 2007, industry leader in raw ECN spreads
- +Strong multi-regulatory license including ASIC, CySEC, and FSA
- +Broad platform support across MT4/MT5/cTrader/TradingView
- +4.8/5 score from over 55.000 independent customer reviews
Eksiler
- –200 dollar minimum deposit, high compared to low-barrier brokers
- –Fined a total of 250.000 Euros by CySEC in 2024 for leverage limit and cost transparency violations
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Join VIPIC Markets provides a strong fit for Experienced/algorithmic traders seeking raw spreads and institutional-grade execution: Operating since 2007, industry leader in raw ECN spreads and Strong multi-regulatory license including ASIC, CySEC, and FSA. The main trade-off is 200 dollar minimum deposit, high compared to low-barrier brokers — it is worth considering this alongside the strengths above. As with any broker, verify current spreads, leverage, and regional availability on IC Markets's official website before depositing funds into a live account.
IC Markets supports the IC Funded funded account program
IC Funded is a prop firm that uses IC Markets's pricing and order execution infrastructure. It allows you to trade with a funded account by passing an evaluation process, without depositing your own capital.
Important: Prop firms are not licensed like brokers. The licenses of IC Markets listed on this page do not cover your funded account on IC Funded; the two services are evaluated separately and scored with separate rubrics on our site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IC Markets regulated?+
IC Markets holds 3 licenses (ASIC, CySEC, FSA (Seychelles)). 2 of 3 licenses are Tier-1 authorities — The authorities we consider Tier-1 are FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, and the Central Bank of Ireland.
What is the minimum deposit at IC Markets?+
$200. Maximum leverage goes up to 1:500*, but the exact figure depends on your account type and country of residence.
Which platforms does IC Markets support?+
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
Is IC Markets reliable?+
IC Markets is a broker operating since 2007 and licensed under ASIC, CySEC, and FSA (Seychelles) — ASIC and CySEC are tier-1 authorities. In the interest of transparency, it should be noted: IC Markets was fined a total of 250.000 Euros by CySEC in 2024 due to leverage limit and cost transparency violations — while this is an indicator that the regulator actively supervises, it is an issue to be aware of before opening an account. Confirm current licensing and compliance status from the official website of IC Markets.
How to withdraw money from IC Markets?+
IC Markets offers trading via MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView integration; it holds a 4.8/5 rating across over 55.000 independent customer reviews, which is a signal regarding general user satisfaction. Since withdrawal times and methods may vary by account type, we recommend confirming up-to-date information on the official website of IC Markets.
Note: The above information is for general informational purposes; terms may vary depending on account type and your country. Before trading, we recommend verifying current conditions on the official IC Markets website.