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Exness vs IC Markets

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Exness and IC Markets.

ExnessTrust 8.5/10
CySEC
FCA
FSCA
FSC-Seychelles

Massive global broker with industry-best instant withdrawals. Extreme leverage available (up to 1:Unlimited on some accounts). Strong in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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

FeatureExnessIC Markets
Trust score8.59.3
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC-Seychelles, CBCSASIC, CySEC, FSA-Seychelles
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$10$200
Max leverage1:20001:500
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$7$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methods
Withdrawal methods
Withdrawal speed
Base currencies

Exness is best for

Asian traders
High-leverage traders
Frequent withdrawal users

IC Markets is best for

Algo traders
Scalpers
High-volume traders
cTrader users