BlackBull Markets vs IC Markets
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Limited data: BlackBull Markets has 11 and IC Markets has 12 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- IC Markets has a stronger best regulator (Tier 1) than BlackBull Markets (Tier 3).
- Only BlackBull Markets lists: NZ FSPR.
- Only IC Markets lists: ASIC, CySEC.
- BlackBull Markets’s raw-account commission is $1.00 lower per round-turn lot ($3.00 vs $3.50 per side).
- BlackBull Markets offers Proprietary; IC Markets does not list it.
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| Field | BlackBull Markets | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60.4/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Regulators | FSA (Seychelles), NZ FSPR | FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC |
| Founded | 2014 | 2007Founded in Sydney, Australia. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, ProprietaryBlackBull CopyTrader, BlackBull Invest. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5 and cTrader on the account page; TradingView listed in the ic.com navigation. |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | $200FAQ: USD 200 or equivalent. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | $3.00Raw, per side, FX and metals. | $3.50USD 3.50 per lot per side. |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 0.60Advertised 'from' spread on the lowest-spread commission-free account; not a measured average. (Pro). | 0.80EUR/USD "from" spread, Standard account. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:500 | 1:5000 |
| Copy trading | Yes | YesIC Social, cTrader Copy, ZuluTrade and others. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesSelect markets; admin fees may apply. | YesSwap Free account listed. |
| Deposit methods | Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, Neteller, Skrill | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller |
| Restricted-country list | 5 listed (partial)Does not accept CA/US; not intended for EU, UK, India. | 5 listed (partial)Plus any country where use would be contrary to local law. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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