IC MARKETS Review

■ Foundation: IC Markets was founded in 2007

■ Headquarters: based in Seychelles

■ US Residents: IC Markets forbid US traders -NO-

■ European Residents: IC Markets forbid traders from Europe -NO-

■ Regulated: FSA of Seychelles (License Number SD018)

■ Client Account Segregation: YES

■ Website Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian

■ Customer Support: 24/5 via Phone, LiveChat, and eMail

 

IC MARKETS TRADING INFO SUMMARY

■ Broker Type: CFD Provider

■ Trading: Forex, Metals, Energies, Stock Indices, Digital Assets, and Futures

■ Platforms: MetaTrader-4, MetaTrader-5, cTrader, cAlgo, FIX/API

■ Trading Time Zone: GMT+3

■ Demo Account: -YES-

■ Min. Spread on EUR/USD: 0.0 pip plus $7/full traded lot trading commissions (RAW account type)

■ Trading Leverage: Leverage up to 500:1

■ Scalping: is fully allowed –YES- (Free VPS under a policy, check below)

■ Minimum Account: $200 for MetaTrader and cTrader Accounts

🔗 Website: » Visit IC MARKETS (No Traders from Europe)

 

💱 TRADING ASSETS

IC Markets offers the following Financial Instruments:

■ 61 Forex pairs

■ 4 major metals

■ 12 Stock Equity Indices

■ 2 Energy assets (Brent and WTI)

■ 19 Cryptocurrency pairs

■ Futures Trading (No overnight charges)

IC MARKETS TRADING TERMS

These are the IC Markets spreads and trading commissions on the RAW account type:

■ IC Markets offer EURUSD at 0.0 pip typical spread, plus commissions $7/ full traded lot

■ IC Markets offer USDJPY at 0.1 pip typical spread, plus commissions $7/ full traded lot

■ IC Markets offer GBPUSD at 0.1 pip spread plus commissions $7/ full traded lot

■ Trading Leverage can be up to 500:1

 

IC MARKETS TRADING PLATFORMS

IC Markets provides the classic MT4 for PC, Mac plus cTrader.

■ MetaTrader-4

■ MetaTrader-5

■ cTrader

■ FIX/API

■ NY4 and LD5 IBX Equinix Data Centres (New York and London)

 

ICMarkets Free VPS (Virtual Private Server)

A VPS service lets traders run automated Forex trading strategies 24/7 without needing to manage any hardware like a PC or router. IC Markets clients are encouraged to use VPS hosting located in IC Markets’ co-located Equinix data center. Traders who trade at least 100 round lots per month qualify for a free VPS from IC Markets. They can choose their VPS provider from the options below:

1. Forex VPS (staff available 24hrs per day, VPS activation in only 20mins)
2. Commercial Network Services -CNS (Latency between CNS and IC Markets is less than 1 millisecond)
3. Beeks FX VPS (Beeks NY data center, ping from Beeks VPS to IC Markets NY4 servers is as low as 0.5 milliseconds)

 

IC MARKETS NEW ACCOUNT INFORMATION

IC MARKETS three (3) Account Types:

IC Markets offers three (3) account types. There is the Standard Account type for beginners with spreads as low as 1.3 pip without commissions, the RAW account type with 0.0 spreads and $7.0 commissions, and the cTrader account type. The minimum amount required to open a Standard, RAW, or cTrader account is 200 USD.

IC Markets Account Types	STANDARD	RAW	cTRADER
Minimum Deposit	200 $		200 $
Account Currencies	EUR, USD, GBP, AUD, JPY, CHF, NZD, SGD, HKD, CAD
Minimum Trade Size	0.01 Lot
Trading Commissions	No Commissions	$7 / rounded lot
Spreads (minimum)	1.3 pip (EURUSD)	0.0 pip	0.0 pip
Automated Trading, Scalping, and Hedging	YES
	🔗 Accounts: » IC Markets Demo Accounts

 

IC Markets Fund Methods:

■ Wire transfers | ■ Credit Cards | ■ MoneyBookers Skrill | ■ WebMoney | ■ Neteller

⚖️ IC MARKETS REVIEW PROS AND CONS (According to competition)

IC MARKETS REVIEW PROS & CONS
IC Markets Review PROS	IC Markets Review CONS
√ Tight trading spreads and low trading commissions √ Fast order execution (NY4 and LD5 IBX Equinix Data Centres) √ 61 Forex Pairs and a wide asset index of other financial products √ Futures Trading √ Automated Trading, Scalping, Hedging, FIX/API √ Free VPS (minimum 100 round lots monthly) √ Good variety of Trading Platforms	X Not Allowing European Traders X Not trading ECN

 

 

🏁 IC Markets Review Conclusions -A Strong Choice for Pros and Scalpers

Founded in 2007, IC Markets is a broker focused on professional Forex traders and scalpers. It is regulated by the FSA of Seychelles (License Number SD018) and ensures client fund segregation through Tier-1 banks.

IC Markets offers a wide range of assets, including over 60 Forex pairs, 19 cryptocurrency pairs, metals, energies, and equity indices. It also supports futures trading, allowing traders to open positions without overnight charges. Platforms include MT4, MT5, and cTrader. Automated trading and scalping are fully allowed, and traders generating at least 100 lots monthly can benefit from free VPS hosting.

Spreads on the RAW and cTrader accounts are extremely tight, starting from 0.0 pips (EURUSD), with a commission of $7 per full traded lot. The Standard account offers spreads from 1.1 pips, with no commissions. The minimum deposit for all account types is $200. Funding options include cards, wire transfer, Skrill, WebMoney, and Neteller.

IC Markets is ideal for day traders and those using automated strategies. Its fast execution, low latency, tight spreads, and VPS hosting make it a strong option for serious scalpers.

🔗 Website: »  Visit IC MARKETS (No Traders from Europe)

 

 

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