IC Markets vs Startrader
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Limited data: IC Markets has 12 and Startrader has 5 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 Startrader (Tier 2).
- Only IC Markets lists: ASIC, CySEC.
- Only Startrader lists: FSCA, FSC (Mauritius).
- IC Markets offers cTrader, TradingView; Startrader does not list them.
- Startrader offers Proprietary; IC Markets does not list it.
- IC Markets confirms a swap-free account; Startrader does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | IC Markets | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77.8/100 | Provisional (limited data) |
| Regulators | FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC | FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius) |
| Founded | 2007Founded in Sydney, Australia. | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5 and cTrader on the account page; TradingView listed in the ic.com navigation. | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryIncludes STAR Web Trading and STAR Copy. |
| Minimum deposit | $200FAQ: USD 200 or equivalent. | Not verified |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | $3.50USD 3.50 per lot per side. | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 0.80EUR/USD "from" spread, Standard account. | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:5000 | Not verified |
| Copy trading | YesIC Social, cTrader Copy, ZuluTrade and others. | YesSTAR Copy / Copy Trade. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesSwap Free account listed. | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 5 listed (partial)Plus any country where use would be contrary to local law. | 3 listed (partial)Partial list; FATF blacklist jurisdictions also excluded; Hong Kong residents "not targeted". |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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