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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and IC Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK, while IC Markets operates from Sydney, Australia. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to ThinkMarkets which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ThinkMarkets
IC Markets
| ThinkMarkets | IC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.9/5 ✓ | 3.9/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $200 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC | ASIC, CySEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, TradingView |
ThinkMarkets (3.9/5) and IC Markets (3.9/5) are closely matched. ThinkMarkets has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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ThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Commodities. IC Markets adds Crypto.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. IC Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while IC Markets sets a minimum deposit of $200. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and IC Markets at 3.87/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a marginal advantage.
ThinkMarkets
3.9/5
Choose ThinkMarkets if you want…
IC Markets
3.9/5
Choose IC Markets if you want…
ThinkMarkets (3.9/5) and IC Markets (3.9/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while IC Markets starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. IC Markets requires $200.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while IC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, 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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