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Choosing between IC Markets and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to IC Markets which was founded in 2007. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
IC Markets
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| IC Markets | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.9/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:400 |
| Regulation | ASIC, CySEC | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IC Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowIC Markets
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IC Markets
ActivTrades
IC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. IC Markets additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Commodities.
On spreads, IC Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
IC Markets
3.9/5
Choose IC Markets if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
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IC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IC Markets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
IC Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. ActivTrades requires $0.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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