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IC Markets vs Trade Nation

IC Markets or Trade Nation – which is better for UK traders 2026? Compare IC Markets and Trade Nation in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

IC Markets vs Trade Nation Comparison Table 2026
IC Markets	Trade Nation

Not Rated	4.6
IC Markets is ranked # among .	Trade Nation is ranked #3 among CFD brokers.
	Review
IC Markets has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	Trade Nation is a leading FX and CFD broker regulated in the UK and Australia, among other places. The company provides competitively priced fixed and variable spreads on over 1,000 assets. Traders benefit from advanced platforms and comprehensive training materials. Additionally, the Signal Centre offers valuable trade ideas.
	67.3% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Pros
	A variety of trading platforms and apps, such as MT4, make the brand suitable for experienced traders. TradingView can now link with Trade Nation accounts, offering enhanced multi-chart features and direct trade execution capabilities. Trade Nation, a highly regarded and well-regulated broker, was formerly known as Core Spreads. The trading firm provides narrow spreads and a clear pricing structure. Global traders can use accounts in various currencies. Beginners benefit from a modest initial deposit.
Cons
	Reduced legal safeguards with an offshore entity.
Awards
	Best Forex and CFD Broker in the UK 2025 - TradingView Broker Awards
FCA Regulated
	Yes
Instruments
	Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Commodities, Futures, Bonds, Spread Betting, Cryptos (Bahamas Entity Only)
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	$0
Payment Methods
	Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	0.1 Lots
Regulator
	FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB, FSA
Mobile Apps
	iOS & Android
iOS App Rating
	4.5
Android App Rating
	4.5
Margin Trading
	Yes
MetaTrader 4
	Yes
MetaTrader 5
	No
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	Yes
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	No
STP Account
	Yes
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	No
MAM Account
	No
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	Yes
Market Maker
	Yes
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	Yes
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Trade Nation Seychelles provides signals and copy trading, appealing to novices and those preferring a passive trading strategy. Capitalise on experienced traders' insights to engage in popular financial markets like forex, stocks, and commodities.
Social Trading
	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
	No
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	Yes
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR SEK NOK DKK
Commodities
	Gold Silver Aluminium Copper Zinc Oil
CFD
	Trade leveraged CFDs on 1,000+ assets, benefiting from competitive spreads. Utilise the broker's integrated signals to decide optimal entry and exit points.
Leverage
	1:30
FTSE Spread
	From 0.4
GBPUSD Spread<
	From 0.6
Oil Spread
	From 3.0
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex
	Trade Nation provides more than 30 popular forex pairs with variable spreads. Traders can choose between a user-friendly proprietary platform and MetaTrader 4. Real-time forex market updates and insights are available through 'Smart News'.
Assets
	33
GBPUSD Spread
	Variable
EURUSD Spread
	Variable
EURGBP Spread
	Variable
Cryptocurrency
	The broker’s Bahamas entity facilitates access to cryptocurrencies. Traders can utilise a vast array of indicators to customise their strategies, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Spread
	Fixed
Coins
	BTC ETH LTC
Crypto Lending
	No
Crypto Mining
	No
Crypto Staking
	No
Auto Market Maker
	No

IC Markets	Trade Nation
	Review
	67.3% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
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