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Choosing between IC Markets and Tradeview depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Tradeview operates from Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Tradeview has the longer track record, established in 2004, 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
Tradeview
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
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
IC Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tradeview
$200 vs $100
IC Markets
Tradeview
IC Markets
Tradeview
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Tradeview is regulated by CIMA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Stocks, Indices markets.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Tradeview offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Tradeview sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Tradeview at 3.28/5, 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 Tradeview'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 Tradeview starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Tradeview requires $100.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Tradeview holds licences from CIMA.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Tradeview supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, 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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