Equiti vs IC Markets
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Equiti and IC Markets.
EquitiTrust 8.1/10
FCA
CySEC
JSC
DFSA
Multi-region broker headquartered in London with strong regulatory presence in Jordan, Cyprus and the UAE. STP execution model and zero minimum on the Standard account, with raw spreads from 0.0 pips for active traders.
IC MarketsTrust 9.3/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSA-Seychelles
One of the largest forex brokers globally. Famous for ultra-tight spreads, deep liquidity, and excellent execution. Top choice for high-volume and algorithmic traders.
Quick verdict
- Trust: IC Markets has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: IC Markets is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Equiti | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, JSC, DFSA, FSA-Seychelles, SCA-UAE | ASIC, CySEC, FSA-Seychelles |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | — |
| Founded | 2008 | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $4 | $7 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | — |
Equiti is best for
Day traders
Swing traders
IC Markets is best for
Algo traders
Scalpers
High-volume traders
cTrader users