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IC Markets (IC)

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Our rating: 4.7 / 5
Operating since: 2007

Standard and Raw Spread accounts connect to a broad trading-platform range.

IC Markets (IC)Forex

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Broker details

Standard and Raw Spread accounts connect to a broad trading-platform range.

Choosing an account: Standard / Raw Spread

Platforms in practice: MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView

Customer support: Excellent
24/7
Beginner usability: Medium
Interface quality: Medium
Operating since: 2007
International entity office: Mahe, Seychelles (Raw Trading Ltd office)
International entity domicile: Seychelles
Minimum deposit: 0 USD · Standard / Raw Spread · Raw Trading Ltd
200 EUR · EU accounts · IC Markets (EU) Ltd

Platforms

MetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5cTraderTradingViewIC MobileIC Social

Choosing an account

Standard / Raw Spread

Choosing an account	Minimum deposit	Applies to
Standard / Raw Spread	0 USD	Raw Trading Ltd
EU accounts	200 EUR	IC Markets (EU) Ltd

Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

Account types

Islamic / swap-free

Available, subject to terms

Religious eligibility and approval apply. Standard/Raw spreads and commissions remain; conversion also affects other live accounts.

Platforms in practice

MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView

Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.

Costs

MetaTrader / Raw Spread

Raw Trading Ltd

Advertised minimum · Spread: 0 pips Average spread: 0.1 pips
Commission: 3.5 USD / lot · per side

Standard

Raw Trading Ltd

Advertised minimum · Spread: 0.8 pips
Commission: 0 USD / lot · per side

cTrader / TradingView Raw

Raw Trading Ltd

Advertised minimum · Spread: 0 pips
Commission: 3 USD / 100,000 USD · per side

Advertised minimum spreads are not average or live spreads.

Other costs and conditions

Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

IC Markets (IC) · Other costs and conditions
Account inactivity fee	0 USD Not charged by the broker.Applies to: Raw Trading Ltd
Currency conversion	Not confirmed
Deposit / withdrawal charges	Not confirmed
Overnight / holding costs	Variable; depends on instrument and holding period.
Platform / data / custody	Not confirmed

Opening and funding

Apply with the broker, complete its identity checks, then select account, currency and payment method. Opening and payment minimums are separate.

Broker processing is distinct from bank or blockchain settlement. No universal arrival time is confirmed.

Account entity and protection

The contracting company determines applicable safeguards. Group licences are not interchangeable; the onboarding entity is not confirmed here.

Segregation, negative-balance protection and compensation eligibility have not been confirmed for every account entity.

Questions about IC Markets (IC)

How do Standard / Raw Spread differ at IC Markets (IC)?

Standard / Raw Spread: 0 USD (Raw Trading Ltd); EU accounts: 200 EUR (IC Markets (EU) Ltd) Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

Can I use MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView with IC Markets (IC)?

MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView. Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.

Instruments and assets

Product comparedForex

Instrument typeCFDs

ForexIndicesMetalsEnergyBondsCryptoShare CFDsETF CFDsDerived indices