Higher Rated
IC Markets
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Choosing between IC Markets and Cash App Investing depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Cash App Investing operates from San Francisco, USA. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to Cash App Investing which was founded in 2019. 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
Cash App Investing
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
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Cash App Investing
$200 vs $1
IC Markets
Cash App Investing
IC Markets
Cash App Investing
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Cash App Investing is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Stocks markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices. Cash App Investing adds Etf.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Cash App Investing offers Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Cash App Investing sets a minimum deposit of $1. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Cash App Investing at 3.22/5, 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 Cash App Investing'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 Cash App Investing starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Cash App Investing requires $1.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Cash App Investing holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Cash App Investing supports 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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