IC Markets vs XTB
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4.7
4.1
13 pts
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Rating
IC Markets
4.7
XTB
4.1
Model score
IC Markets
93
XTB
80
Regulation
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas)
XTB
Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage.
Spreads
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.
XTB
Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available.
Fees
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.
XTB
XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume).
Platforms
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader
XTB
xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts).
Account types
IC Markets
Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo
XTB
Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions.
Min deposit
IC Markets
$0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200)
XTB
$0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading).
| Topic | IC Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Model score | 93 | 80 |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas) | Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage. |
| Spreads | 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. | Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available. |
| Fees | 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. | XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume). |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader | xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts). |
| Account types | Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo | Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions. |
| Min deposit | $0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200) | $0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading). |