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Choosing between IC Markets and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to Bitstamp which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5 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 3.3
Lowest Fees
IC Markets
0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitstamp
$200 vs $0
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IC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices.
On spreads, IC Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bitstamp accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, 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 Bitstamp's 3.3/5. 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 Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Bitstamp requires $0.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp 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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