FXTM vs IC Markets
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4.4
4.7
9 pts
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Rating
FXTM
4.4
IC Markets
4.7
Model score
FXTM
84
IC Markets
93
Regulation
FXTM
FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas)
Spreads
FXTM
Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds.
IC Markets
Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs.
Fees
FXTM
Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions.
IC Markets
Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k.
Platforms
FXTM
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader
Account types
FXTM
Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account
IC Markets
Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo
Min deposit
FXTM
$10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account)
IC Markets
$0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200)
| Topic | FXTM | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Model score | 84 | 93 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas) |
| Spreads | Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds. | Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs. |
| Fees | Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions. | Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k. |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader |
| Account types | Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account | Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo |
| Min deposit | $10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account) | $0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200) |