easyMarkets vs IC Markets

easyMarkets or IC Markets – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare easyMarkets and IC Markets in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

easyMarkets vs IC Markets Comparison Table 2025

easyMarkets	IC Markets
Not Rated	4.8
easyMarkets is ranked # among .	IC Markets is ranked #4 among CFD brokers.
	Review
easyMarkets has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	IC Markets is an internationally acclaimed forex and CFD broker, admired for its competitive pricing, diverse trading instruments, and superior technology. Established in 2007 and based in Australia, the firm is under the regulation of ASIC, CySEC, and FSA. It has successfully drawn over 180,000 clients from more than 200 nations.
Pros
	IC Markets provides some of the industry's narrowest spreads, offering 0.0-pip spreads on major currency pairs. This makes it an extremely cost-effective choice for traders. As a well-regulated and reputable broker, IC Markets focuses on client safety and transparency to provide a dependable global trading experience. In 2025, IC Markets earned DayTrading.com's accolade for 'Best MT4/MT5 Broker' due to its top-tier MetaTrader integration. This achievement highlights the broker's continuous refinement over the years to enhance the platform experience. IC Markets provides reliable 24/5 support, especially for account and funding queries, drawing from direct experience. Access over 2,250 CFDs across diverse markets like forex, commodities, indices, shares, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. This variety enables traders to employ diversified strategies.
Cons
	IC Markets provides metals and cryptocurrencies for trading through CFDs, though the selection is narrower compared to brokers such as eToro. This limits opportunities for traders focused on these asset classes. The tutorials, webinars, and educational resources require enhancement, lagging behind competitors such as CMC Markets, which diminishes their appeal to novice traders. Certain withdrawal methods incur fees, including a $20 charge for wire transfers. These costs can reduce profits, particularly with frequent withdrawals. Although there are four top-tier third-party platforms available, the absence of in-house software or a trading app tailored for novice traders is notable. Interest is not paid on idle cash, a feature gaining popularity with alternatives such as Interactive Brokers.
Awards
	Best MT4/MT5 Broker 2025 - DayTrading.com Best MT4/MT5 Broker 2023 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Broker 2022 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Trading App 2020 - DayTrading.com
FCA Regulated
	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	$200
Payment Methods
	Credit Card Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal Rapid Transfer SafeCharge Skrill Swift Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	ASIC, CySEC, FSA, CMA
Mobile Apps
	iOS & Android
Trading App
	IC Markets provide mobile apps for their cTrader, MT4, MT5, and TradingView platforms. Developed separately for Android and iOS, these apps leverage each system's unique capabilities. Featuring raw pricing and spreads from 0.0, they offer superb tools for every trader level. What truly distinguishes them is maintaining IC Markets’ renowned rapid execution speed within the apps. This ensures a professional and highly responsive trading experience.
iOS App Rating
	3.1
Android App Rating
	4.2
Margin Trading
	Yes
MetaTrader 4
	Yes
MetaTrader 5
	Yes
cTrader
	Yes
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	Yes
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	Yes
STP Account
	No
ECN Account
	Yes
DMA Account
	Yes
MAM Account
	Yes
PAMM Account
	Yes
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	Yes
Market Maker
	No
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	Yes
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade
Copy Trading
	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Introduced in February 2023, the IC Social app provides an easy platform for learning, sharing, and replicating the trades of other traders with minimal effort. The app also includes risk management features and supports specialised trading groups. Alternatively, IC Markets offers access to Signal Start and popular third-party copy trading platforms like ZuluTrade and cTrader Copy.
Social Trading
	Yes
Trade Signals
	Signal Start
VPS Hosting
	Yes
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Commodities
	Gold Oil Silver Orange Juice Cocoa Coffee Corn Soybeans Sugar Wheat Natural Gas
CFD
	Trade over 2,250 CFDs anytime from Monday to Friday across key markets, including forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. IC Markets leverages deep liquidity and cutting-edge bridge technology to offer ideal trading conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algorithmic traders.
Leverage
	1:30 (ASIC & CySEC), 1:500 (FSA), 1:1000 (Global)
FTSE Spread
	1.0
GBPUSD Spread<
	0.23
Oil Spread
	0.03
Stocks Spread
	0.02
Forex
	IC Markets remains dedicated to offering tight 0.0-pip spreads on major currency pairs like EUR/USD, ensuring outstanding execution with an average speed of 35 milliseconds. Ideal for traders seeking high performance, those dealing in large volumes can also enjoy rebates of up to $2.50 per forex lot.
Assets
	75
GBPUSD Spread
	0.23
EURUSD Spread
	0.02
EURGBP Spread
	0.27
Cryptocurrency
	IC Markets provides a range of over 20 cryptocurrencies for trading through CFDs, featuring less common tokens like Avalanche, Kusama, and Uniswap. Traders can enjoy commission-free transactions and experienced individuals can utilise high leverage up to 1:200 via the MetaTrader platforms.
Spread
	BTC 42.036
Coins
	BTC BCH DOT DSH EMC EOS ETH LNK LTC NMC PPC XLM XRP ADA BNB DOG UNI XTZ
Crypto Lending
	No
Crypto Mining
	No
Crypto Staking
	No
Auto Market Maker
	No
easyMarkets	IC Markets
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