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IC
#39 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from Estonia
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.6
- Assets & markets4.1
- Fees & costs4.6
- Platforms & tools4.0
- Accounts & banking4.0
- Education3.5
- Research4.0
- Customer support4.5
Binance
#63 in our crypto broker rankings
Accepts traders from Estonia
Binance is being sued by the SEC for a range of securities violations, including the commingling of client funds and 'wash trading' against its customers to artificially increase crypto prices. Your funds may be at risk if you trade with Binance. We do not recommend making any deposits.
| IC | Binance | |
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| Overview | IC Markets (now IC) is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker known for its excellent pricing, comprehensive range of trading instruments, and premium trading technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Australia, the brokerage is regulated by the ASIC, CySEC and FSA, and has attracted more than 200,000 clients from over 200 countries. | Binance is one of the best-known crypto exchanges. The company is available in more than 180 countries with over 120 million registered customers. The platform offers a suite of crypto trading products, from staking and NFTs to derivatives. |
| Customer Reviews | Based on 3 customer reviews | – |
| Trustpilot Score | – | |
| Comment by Reviewer | “IC (formerly IC Markets) offers superior pricing, exceptionally fast execution and seamless deposits. The introduction of advanced charting platforms, notably TradingView, and the Raw Trader Plus account, ensures it remains a top choice for intermediate to advanced day traders.” | “Binance will appeal to crypto investors looking to trade big tokens like Bitcoin plus niche coins with low fees. However, regulatory action and questionable handling of customer funds makes this firm too high-risk in our opinion.” |
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| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto | Cryptos |
| Demo Account | Yes | No |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 | $0 |
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| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | $10 |
| Regulator | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya | – |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes |
| STP Account | No | No |
| ECN Account | Yes | No |
| DMA Account | Yes | No |
| MAM Account | Yes | No |
| PAMM Account | Yes | No |
| LAMM Account | No | No |
| Demat Account | No | No |
| AI / Machine Learning | No | No |
| Robo Advisor | No | No |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes | No |
| Market Maker | No | No |
| P2P Trading | No | Yes |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | Yes |
| App Review | IC deliver mobile apps for their cTrader, MT4, MT5 and TradingView platforms. They have been developed on Android and iOS separately, taking full advantage of the functionality available on each. With raw pricing, and spreads from 0.0, the apps deliver an excellent trading tool for all levels of trader. Yet what really stands out is how they've managed to maintain the lightning-fast execution speed IC Markets (now just IC) is known for, right within the apps. It's a seamless trading experience that feels both professional and highly responsive. | – |
| Android App Rating | – | |
| iOS App Rating | – | |
| Auto Trading | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade | – |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Copy Trading Platform | Launched in February 2023, the IC Social app offers an intuitive way to learn, share, and mirror the positions of other traders with just a few clicks. Additionally, the app features risk management tools and supports dedicated trading groups. Alternatively, IC grants access to Signal Start, along with well-known third-party copy trading platforms including ZuluTrade and cTrader Copy. | – |
| Social Trading | Yes | No |
| Trade Signals | Yes | – |
| VPS Hosting | Yes | No |
| Tournaments | No | No |
| Demo Competitions | No | No |
| Ethical Investing | No | No |
| Custodial Account | No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | No | No |
| Inactivity Fee | $0 | – |
| Islamic Account | Yes | No |
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| Overview | You gain access to over 2,250 CFDs, available for trading 24/5 across popular markets such as forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. Utilizing deep liquidity and advanced bridge technology, IC ensures optimal conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algo traders alike. | CFD trading not offered |
| Leverage | 1:30 (Retail), 1:1000 (Pro) | – |
| FTSE Spread | 1.0 | – |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.23 | – |
| Oil Spread | 0.03 | – |
| Stocks Spread | 0.02 | – |
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| Overview | IC maintains its commitment to providing exceptionally tight 0.0-pip forex spreads on major currency pairs such as EUR/USD. This makes it an excellent option if you are seeking superior execution, with an average of 35 milliseconds. Additionally, if you are a high-volume trader, you can benefit from rebates of up to $2.50 per forex lot. | Forex trading not offered |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.23 | – |
| EURUSD Spread | 0.1 | – |
| EURGBP Spread | 0.27 | – |
| Assets | 75 | – |
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| Overview | IC offers 20+ cryptocurrencies which are tradable via CFDs, including lesser-known tokens such as Avalanche, Kusama and Uniswap. Commission-free trading is available, and experienced crypto traders can access leverage in the MetaTrader platforms. | Binance is one of the world's largest crypto exchanges. There is a vast range of products available including Binance Pool, Staking and an NFT Marketplace. |
| Spread | BTC 42.036 | Variable fees with account tiers |
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| Crypto Lending | No | Yes |
| Crypto Mining | No | No |
| Crypto Staking | No | Yes |
| Auto Market Maker | No | No |