Exness vs IC Markets
Two top-tier forex/CFD brokers. Multi-regulator coverage and fastest crypto withdrawals (Exness) vs pure ECN execution and cTrader platform (IC Markets).
Quick comparison.
Both are tier-1 brokers – meaningful differences in specific operational factors.
| Factor | Exness | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA + CySEC + 6 more | ASIC + CySEC + FSA |
| Min deposit (Standard) | $10 | $200 |
| Raw spread min | 0.0 pips | 0.0 pips |
| Commission (Raw) | $3.50/side | $3.50/side |
| Total Raw cost/lot | ~$7-8 | ~$6.50 |
| Execution speed | ~28ms | ~35-40ms |
| Platforms | MT4 + MT5 + Terminal | MT4 + MT5 + cTrader |
| Crypto withdrawals | <1 hour | 2-4 hours |
| Stock CFDs | Limited | Extensive 2000+ |
| Overall score | 8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Head-to-head breakdown.
Detailed comparison across the factors that determine broker quality.
Exness operates under 8 regulators including FCA, CySEC, FSCA. IC Markets has ASIC primary, CySEC, FSA Seychelles. Both provide tier-1 protection; Exness’s broader coverage provides more regulator diversification.
Both offer raw spreads from 0.0 pips. IC Markets’ total cost on Raw Spread cTrader (~$6.50/lot) is slightly cheaper than Exness Raw (~$7-8/lot). For high-frequency traders, this compounds. Exness Standard $10 minimum is more accessible.
Both offer institutional-quality execution. Exness measures slightly faster (~28ms vs ~35-40ms). For most traders, the difference is imperceptible.
IC Markets offers cTrader alongside MT4/MT5 – cTrader’s native ECN architecture is genuinely superior to MetaTrader’s adapted ECN. Exness has MT4, MT5, Terminal but no cTrader.
Exness crypto withdrawals process in under 1 hour – industry-leading. IC Markets crypto withdrawals take 2-4 hours. For frequent withdrawing, the speed difference is operationally meaningful.
IC Markets offers 2000+ instruments with extensive stock CFD selection. Exness offers 200+ with weaker stock coverage. For stock CFD focused traders, IC Markets clearly better.
Our recommendation.
Choose Exness if…
Exness wins for most active retail traders.
- You want widest multi-jurisdictional regulation
- You want fastest crypto withdrawals (<1 hour)
- You want lower minimum deposit ($10)
- You prioritize execution speed over platform variety
Choose IC Markets if…
- You want cTrader specifically (true Level II ECN)
- You’re trading stock CFDs (2000+ instruments)
- You prefer ASIC primary regulation
- Slightly cheaper Raw account matters at high volume
Read the full reviews.
This comparison summarizes key differences. For complete analysis, read the individual reviews.
Read Exness review → Read IC Markets review