IC Markets
Forex and CFD BrokerFounded 2007Sydney, Australia
Reviewed September 2, 2026
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Broker Overview
IC Markets is a global ECN-style CFD broker offering access to more than 2,250 financial instruments across multiple markets. It is regulated by ASIC, CySEC and the Seychelles FSA, with a focus on tight-spread execution for active and algorithmic traders.
Markets
Available Regions
Regulation & Safety
IC Markets demonstrates a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and client protection, holding licenses from ASIC and CySEC alongside an offshore Seychelles FSA entity. Client funds are held in segregated accounts, with strict KYC and identity verification procedures in place.
Regulators
- Name
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
Trading Costs
IC Markets offers commission-free Standard account pricing alongside Raw Spread accounts (MT4/MT5/cTrader) with near-zero spreads plus a per-lot commission, making it competitive for high-frequency and algorithmic traders.
Platforms & Technology
IC Markets provides MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader, plus direct TradingView integration for chart-based trading, across desktop, web and mobile. The broker does not offer its own proprietary trading platform.
Platforms
Features
- Advanced charting
- Technical indicators
- Expert Advisors
- Algorithmic trading
- Copy trading support
Availability
Asset Coverage
IC Markets offers access to more than 2,250 tradable instruments spanning Forex, commodities, cryptocurrencies, indices, stocks, futures and bonds CFDs, though it does not offer ETFs or options.
Available assets
Trading Conditions & Tools
Trading conditions
- Overview
- IC Markets is built for active traders, offering low spreads, fast execution and VPS availability across Standard, Raw Spread and cTrader Raw Spread account structures with strong support for scalping and automated trading.
- Suitable For
- ScalpersDay tradersExpert Advisor usersHigh-volume traders
Tools & resources
- Overview
- IC Markets provides market insights, technical indicators and instrument analysis tools alongside educational articles, video tutorials and webinars, though its educational depth is less extensive than some competitors.
- Tools
- Market insightsTechnical indicatorsTrading analysis toolsInstrument insights
Support & Account Opening
Customer support
- Overview
- IC Markets offers 24/7 customer support in multiple languages, geared toward its international trader base.
- Channels
- Live supportEmailFAQ
Account opening
- Overview
- Account opening is a fully digital process involving identity verification and a trading experience questionnaire, with demo accounts and multiple funding methods available.
- Process
- Digital registrationAccount selectionIdentity verificationTrading experience questionnaireDocument submission
User Experience
IC Markets offers a simple registration process, demo account availability, multiple funding options and fast withdrawal processing across its multi-platform ecosystem.
Trader Compatibility
Who It's For
Best for
- Forex traders
- Scalpers
- Algorithmic traders
- Expert Advisor users
- Professional CFD traders
Not recommended for
- US-based traders
- Long-term investors seeking direct asset ownership
- Beginners requiring extensive education
Final Review
IC Markets is one of the strongest brokers available for serious traders who prioritize execution quality, low trading costs and professional trading platforms. It is a highly competitive choice for those who value execution speed, spreads and platform flexibility over proprietary tools or extensive education.
Trading carries risk. Review the broker’s current terms directly before opening an account. This page is informational and not financial advice.