IC MARKETS
FULL REVIEW 2026

Overview

IC Markets is one of the world's largest true ECN brokers, consistently offering some of the tightest spreads in the forex industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, IC Markets is regulated by ASIC — one of the most respected financial regulators globally.

For VIP signal traders who execute manually, IC Markets offers a significant cost advantage. Raw spreads on EURUSD regularly hit 0.0 pips during the London and New York sessions, meaning your entry and exit prices are virtually identical to the signal levels we provide.

IC Markets processes an average of over 500,000 trades per day with an average execution speed of 40 milliseconds — among the fastest in the retail broker space.

Key Information

Why This Works With Our Signals

Every pip counts when trading signals manually. If our signal says entry at 1.08412 on EURUSD, a broker with 1.5 pip spread means you enter at 1.08562 — already 1.5 pips behind before the trade even moves in your direction. With IC Markets' raw 0.0 pip spread, your entry is virtually at the exact signal price.

Over 100 trades, this spread difference compounds significantly — especially on tighter EURUSD setups where our stop loss is 7 pips. A 1.5 pip spread effectively reduces your reward by 21% on every trade. With IC Markets, that cost drops to near zero.

IC Markets is our recommended broker for both VIP signal trading AND Copy Trading. Raw ECN spreads, fast execution, and full compatibility with our automated copy trading system including trailing stop loss management. This is the same broker our master account runs on.

Spreads & Trading Costs

IC Markets offers two main account types with different cost structures:

Raw Spread Account — Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7 round trip). This is the better value for most signal traders. Average EURUSD spread during active sessions: 0.1 pips. Average XAUUSD spread: 0.5-1.0 pips. Total cost per standard lot on EURUSD: approximately $7.10 (commission + spread).

Standard Account — Spreads from 0.8 pips, no commission. Simpler pricing but typically more expensive overall. Average EURUSD spread: 0.8-1.0 pips. Total cost per standard lot: approximately $8-10 (spread only).

For signal trading, the Raw Spread account is almost always the better choice — the total cost is lower despite the commission, and you get more precise entries.

Platforms & Execution

Platforms: IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, and has recently added TradingView integration. All platforms connect to the same ECN liquidity pool. For our signals, MT5 is recommended as it offers faster execution and more timeframes than MT4.

Execution: Average execution speed is 40ms with no dealing desk intervention. Orders are filled directly against the ECN liquidity pool. No requotes. Slippage is minimal and symmetrical (positive slippage occurs as often as negative).

Withdrawals: Processing takes 1-3 business days depending on the method. Bank wire takes longest, e-wallets are typically fastest. No withdrawal fees from IC Markets. PayPal and cryptocurrency withdrawals are also supported — a nice convenience feature not available at all brokers.

Support: 24/7 live chat and email. Phone support available during AEST business hours. Response times are generally good but can be slower during peak hours compared to XM.

Account Types & Fees

Raw Spread Account — Spreads from 0.0 pips with $3.50 per lot commission per side ($7 round trip). Best option for VIP signal traders — lowest total cost. Average EURUSD spread: 0.1 pips during London/NY sessions.

Standard Account — Spreads from 0.8 pips, zero commission. Simpler cost structure but slightly higher total cost per trade.

cTrader Account — Spreads from 0.0 pips with $3 per lot commission per side. Slightly cheaper than Raw Spread but requires cTrader platform.

Deposits, Withdrawals & Support

Deposits: No fees. Supports credit/debit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, and crypto (USDT, BTC). Card and e-wallet deposits are instant.

Withdrawals: Processed within 1-3 business days. No withdrawal fees from IC Markets. E-wallet withdrawals typically same day.

Customer Support: 24/7 live chat, email, and phone. Response times under 5 minutes during market hours. ASIC regulation provides strong client fund protection with segregated accounts.