IC Markets vs VT Markets: Which Is Better in 2026? Regulation, Spreads, Withdrawals Compared

	IC Markets	VT Markets
Founded	2007	2015
Regulation	ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, SCB	ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE
Min. deposit	from $200	$100
Spreads & commissions	Standard from 0.8 pips; Raw from 0.0 + $3.5 per lot per side (MT) or $3 (cTrader)	from 1.1 pips (Standard STP); Raw: $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
Leverage	up to 1:1000 offshore; 1:30 in the EU and Australia	up to 1:500 (offshore entity) / 1:30 (ASIC)
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView	MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT App
Bonuses	no bonuses	in some regions
Copy trading	— check	yes
Funding & withdrawals	cards, transfers, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, crypto; no broker fees, withdrawals within a day	see the VT Markets review

Who IC Markets suits

One of the largest ECN brokers by volume; popular with algo traders for execution and low commissions. Weak spots: $200 minimum is higher than most; no cent accounts or bonuses; education weaker than competitors.

Who VT Markets suits

Dubai office, Raw ECN, crypto withdrawals. Best for UAE, Turkey & MENA. We hold a live account at VT Markets and measure conditions monthly — details in the review.

Our take

If a familiar brand or bonuses matter most, IC Markets remains a workable choice. If you value execution and withdrawal conditions we have tested, all-in cost and a clear contracting entity for your country — VT Markets.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is safer, IC Markets or VT Markets?

IC Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, SCB, since 2007. VT Markets: ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE, since 2015. What matters most is which entity contracts with you in your country — see the reviews.

Who has lower spreads, IC Markets or VT Markets?

IC Markets: Standard from 0.8 pips; Raw from 0.0 + $3.5 per lot per side (MT) or $3 (cTrader). VT Markets: from 1.1 pips (Standard STP); Raw account $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN).