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IC Markets

4.7(3,987)
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Founded 2007 · Sydney, Australia
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Reviewed by TradingEdgeIC Licensed · Pro TraderLast updated Our methodology

IC Markets is the world’s top ECN broker with 24+ Tier-1 liquidity providers. Founded in 2007 in Sydney, ECN execution makes it the favourite of every algo trader and high-volume scalper.

Deposit safety & withdrawal

Can I trust IC Markets with my deposit? Yes — here is the institutional protection.

IC Markets has operated for 19 years from Sydney, Australia, licensed by 4 financial authorities (ASIC, CySEC, FSA), with client funds held in segregated accounts and negative-balance protection in place. Official withdrawal time is within 1 business day, and 95% of formal complaints are resolved — only 8 active complaints in the last 30 days across 3,987 total reviews.

Regulators
4 · ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Withdrawal time
within 1 business day
Complaints resolved
95%
Years operating
19 years
Founded 2007 · Sydney, AustraliaSegregated fundsNegative-balance protection3 industry awardsOffice verified in person
Trust Verdict
Highly Trusted
TradingEdge team verdict

IC Markets is a highly trusted broker — 2 core regulators and 19 years in business. Great for serious traders.

Strengths / Green Flags
  • Tier-1 license held (2 regulators)
  • 19 years in business — high credibility
  • Office physically verified
  • 95% of complaints resolved
  • Segregated funds + Negative Balance Protection

This verdict is computed from licensing, company age, community reviews, and our own checks — it’s a guideline, not financial advice about IC Markets

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Spread
0 pips
Leverage
1:500
Min Deposit
$200
Execution
35 ms
LP
25+
Founded
2007

Highlights

  • Raw spread from 0.0 pips · ECN execution
  • Average execution under 40ms
  • 24+ Tier-1 liquidity providers
  • EA / Algo / scalping fully supported
  • Free VPS at $5,000+ deposit
In-depth review

Read the full review — account types, deposit/withdrawal methods, asset coverage, and the comparison table on the main page.

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Pros and cons of IC Markets

Pros(5)
  • Ultra-low spread (Raw 0.0 pips)
  • Sub-40ms execution — best for scalping
  • ASIC + CySEC + FSA regulation
  • cTrader + MT4 + MT5 all supported
  • Withdrawals usually within hours
Cons(3)
  • Commission $7/lot for the Raw account
  • No Islamic account by default
  • No deposit bonus

Account Types

AccountMin DepositSpreadCommissionLeverage
Standard
เหมาะสาย Swing / Position
$200จาก 0.6 pipsไม่มี1:500
Raw Spread (MT)
มาตรฐานทองคำสำหรับ Scalper
$200จาก 0.0 pips$3.5 / lot / side1:500
Raw Spread (cTrader)
ค่าคอมต่ำกว่า MT
$200จาก 0.0 pips$3.0 / lot / side1:500
Islamic Swap-Free
ไม่มี Swap ตลอดอายุ
$200จาก 0.0 pips$3.5 / lot / side1:500

Promotions and ongoing perks

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Core rebate
$8.50
per lot · paid Daily
Credited automatically within 24 hours after the order closes. No request needed, no impact on spread.
All perks included
  • $5/lot rebate, auto-credited daily
  • Free VPS for high-volume traders
  • IB Program — earn extra from referrals
  • Free educational webinars
Featured promo
Spread reduced 37.5% and commission reduced 21.43%

Rebates are credited directly to your IC Markets account · they do not pass through TradingEdge · withdraw via the broker’s normal channels.

Account opening — step by step

  1. 11
    Click through the TradingEdge link

    Open the broker site via the button above — we tag you as a TradingEdge customer. (icmarkets.com)

  2. 22
    Complete KYC

    Upload Passport / National ID + selfie + proof of address.

  3. 33
    Make your first deposit

    Deposit via Local Bank / Crypto / e-Wallet. (min $200)

  4. 4
    Start trading, earn rebates

    $8.50/lot · Daily

In-depth broker information

Complete data per international standards — Company, Regulators, Software, Funds Security, Customer Service.

Company & Legal
BrandIC Markets
Legal EntityInternational Capital Markets Pty Ltd
HeadquartersSydney, Australia
Founded2007 (19 years)
Active countriesTH MY SG ID AU JP
Trading Conditions
Spread from0 pips
Leverage1:500
Min Deposit$200
Min Lot / Max Lot0.01 / 1000
Execution TypeECN / DMA Aggregation
Average latency35 ms
Liquidity Providers25+
Regulators · Full Detail
  • ASIC
    (AU)
    Regulated
  • CySEC
    (CY)
    Regulated
  • FSA
    (SC)
    Regulated
  • SCB
    (BS)
    Regulated
Funds Security
Segregated Client Funds
Negative Balance Protection
Islamic / Swap-Free account
Scalping allowed
Hedging allowed
News Trading allowed
EA / Algo support
Copy Trading
Trading Software & Platforms
MT4MT5cTraderTradingView (Beta)IC Mobile
Trading HoursMon 00:05 — Fri 23:55 (Server GMT+2/+3)
Server Latency< 35 ms (Equinix-class)
Customer Service
  • Live Chat 24/7
  • Email (English)
  • Phone Support (multi-language)
Asset Coverage
FX Pairs
61
Stocks CFD
2,100+
Indices
25
Commodities
22
Crypto
18
Platforms
5
Deposit / Withdrawal
Deposit methods
Visa/MastercardSkrillNetellerPayPalBPAYPOLiBitcoin/USDTWire Transfer
Withdrawal · within 1 business day
Visa/Mastercard (1 วัน)PayPalSkrillBitcoinWire Transfer (1-5 วัน)
Awards & Recognition
  • Investment Trends 2024 — Best for Algorithmic Trading
  • Forex Brokers Awards 2023 — Best Forex Spread
  • Compare Forex Brokers 2024 — Best MT4 Broker

People also ask

Is IC Markets legit or a scam?

IC Markets is a legitimate broker — founded in 2007 (19 years operating) from Sydney, Australia, licensed by 4 financial authorities including ASIC, CySEC, FSA, and reviewed 3,987 times with a 4.7/5 score. 95% of formal complaints are resolved, with only 8 active in the last 30 days. The "scam" claims you see online are almost always traders who lost money trading — not the broker refusing to pay withdrawals.

How fast are IC Markets withdrawals in practice?

Official withdrawal time: within 1 business day · payout frequency: Daily. IC Markets supports 5+ withdrawal methods including Visa/Mastercard (1 วัน), PayPal, Skrill. Withdrawals to local Thai banks usually arrive within the published window — the most common delays come from incomplete KYC documents, not the broker.

Are my funds safe with IC Markets? (segregated accounts, negative balance protection)

Yes — client funds are held in segregated accounts at top-tier banks, separate from the broker's operating capital. Negative-balance protection is in place, so even in a flash crash you cannot lose more than you deposited. Combined with 4 regulatory licences, this is institutional-grade fund protection.

Can I open a IC Markets account from Thailand?

Yes — IC Markets accepts traders from Thailand. Deposits and withdrawals to Thai bank accounts work via the supported methods (Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, etc.). Thai retail traders are usually onboarded under the broker's international entity. Verify KYC requirements (passport / utility bill) before signing up to avoid withdrawal delays.

Can I use EA, scalping, hedging, and news trading on IC Markets?

EA / Algorithmic trading: allowed · Scalping: allowed · Hedging: allowed · News trading: allowed · Copy trading: available · Average execution: 35 ms · 25+ liquidity providers — fast enough for scalping and news strategies.

Is IC Markets regulated in Thailand?

IC Markets is licensed under ASIC, CySEC, FSA (4 regulators total) — these are Tier-1 international regulators (UK FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC class). No Thai retail forex broker is licensed by Thailand's SEC, because forex CFD retail trading is not formally regulated in Thailand — so traders typically use international Tier-1-regulated brokers like IC Markets. The Tier-1 licence is what protects you legally.

Frequently asked questions about IC Markets

IC Markets is regulated by 4 authorities including ASIC, CySEC, FSA — Tier-1 globally, available in 100+ countries.

Yes — client funds are held in segregated accounts (separate from the company’s own money). Negative-balance protection is in place, so you can never lose more than you deposit. Combined with 4 licences (ASIC, CySEC, FSA), this is the standard institutional protection structure.

Minimum deposit $200 for the basic account · Spread from 0 pips · Max leverage 1:500 · Average execution 35 ms

Deposits via: Visa/Mastercard · Skrill · Neteller · PayPal · BPAY · POLi · Withdrawal time within 1 business day

EA / Algo Trading supported · Scalping allowed · Copy Trading available · Swap-Free account available

When you open a IC Markets account through the TradingEdge link, you earn up to $8.50 per lot, paid directly to your broker account Daily — no impact on Spread or Execution.

Editorial verdict9.1 / 10

Our verdict on IC Markets

19 years in market · regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSA · scored 9.1/10

IC Markets is a 19-year-old broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, licensed by 4 authorities including ASIC, CySEC, FSA. Spreads start at 0 pips with average execution 35 ms via 25+ liquidity providers. Funds are segregated with negative-balance protection. Sign up through TradingEdge to earn the $8.50/lot rebate paid daily.

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