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Choosing between IC Markets and Bitpanda depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Bitpanda operates from Vienna, Austria. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to Bitpanda which was founded in 2014. 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
Bitpanda
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IC Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
IC Markets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
IC Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitpanda
$200 vs $1
IC Markets
Bitpanda
IC Markets
Bitpanda
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Bitpanda is regulated by CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Stocks, Indices markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitpanda offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Bitpanda sets a minimum deposit of $1. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Bitpanda at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
IC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IC Markets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Bitpanda's 3.2/5. 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 Bitpanda starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Bitpanda requires $1.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Bitpanda holds licences from CySEC.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitpanda supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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