Compare IC Markets vs Capital.com

IC Markets IC Markets
75%
Deposit 200 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.5 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2007
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 90
Country: UK
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
ASIC (Australia)
Cysec
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
cTrader
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 6
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Skrill
Qiwi
FasaPay
PayPal
Poli
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:
Capital.com Capital.com
50%
Deposit 20 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.6 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2017
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 135
Country: Cyprus, UK
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
Cysec
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Number of CFD asset classes: 4
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Real Stocks and ETFs:

Winner of the comparison

60%
IC Markets
Winner
50%
Capital.com
In terms of overall rating, both brokers are equal – both have 60%. IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 200 EUR/USD, while Capital.com sets it at 20 EUR/USD. Conversely, Capital.com scores with a lower minimum deposit. For IC Markets, the spread is 0.5 EUR/USD, while for Capital.com it is 0.6 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make IC Markets a more advantageous choice. IC Markets offers 90 forex pairs, while Capital.com provides 135. More options come with Capital.com. IC Markets was founded in 2007, while Capital.com has been operating since 2017. The longer tradition of IC Markets means greater experience. Unfortunately, neither of them offers this option. IC Markets is overseen by 3 regulatory bodies, while Capital.com has 2. More regulations at IC Markets enhance its trustworthiness. IC Markets supports 3 platforms, while Capital.com offers 3. In terms of platform count, both are on the same level.

Comprehensive Comparison: IC Markets vs Capital.com

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Comparison Result
Winner of this comparison: IC Markets with an overall rating of 60%
IC Markets
Min. Deposit
200
EUR/USD Spread
0.5
Currency Pairs
90
Year Established
2007
Capital.com
Min. Deposit
20
EUR/USD Spread
0.6
Currency Pairs
135
Year Established
2017

Key Strengths

IC Markets
    • Competitive spreads and low commissions: Low variable spreads, from 0 pips.
    • Wide range of trading instruments: Trading with over 2250 instruments.
    • Support for all trading methods: Scalping, HFT, and automated trading.
Capital.com
  • Information about advantages is not available

Comparison by Categories

Trading Tools
IC Markets
100%
Capital.com
80%
Trading Platforms
IC Markets
43%
Capital.com
43%
Trading Costs
IC Markets
80%
Capital.com
100%
Educational Materials
IC Markets
100%
Capital.com
67%
Customer Support
IC Markets
100%
Capital.com
100%
Overall Rating
IC Markets
60%
Capital.com
50%

Our Recommendations

Best for Beginners
Thanks to comprehensive educational materials and a user-friendly platform, IC Markets is an ideal choice for new traders.
Best Platform
Both brokers offer excellent trading platforms with similar features and user-friendliness.
Lowest Costs
Capital.com offers competitive spreads and lower fees, making it ideal for active traders.

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Investments
# IC Markets Capital.com
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 90 135
CFDs – Total Offered 300+ 3000
Options CFD
Share CFDs
Forex CFD
Commodities CFD
ETF CFD
Indicies CFD
Cryptocurrency traded as actual
Cryptocurrency traded as CFD
Investments rating 75% 50%
Winner
Cost
# IC Markets Capital.com
Average Spread EUR/USD *The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable. 0.5 0.6
Deposit from 200 20
Account fee
Inactivity fee
Active Trader or VIP Discounts
Withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Cost rating 80% 100%
Winner
Trading app
# IC Markets Capital.com
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Social Trading / Copy-Trading
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Currenex
cTrader
Trading Platforms rating 43% 43%
Winner
Trading Tools
# IC Markets Capital.com
Financial leverage
Virtual Trading (Demo)
Alerts – Basic Fields
Charting – Indicators / Studies (Total)
Charting – Drawing Tools (Total)
Charting – Trade From Chart
Stop-Loss
Finacial Calendar
Daily financial news
Order Type – Trailing Stop
Trading Tools rating 100% 80%
Winner
Research
# IC Markets Capital.com
Daily Market Commentary
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
Weekly Webinars
Social Sentiment – Currency Pairs
Economic Calendar
Research
Research rating 100% 67%
Winner
Education
# IC Markets Capital.com
Has Education – Forex
Has Education – CFDs
Client Webinars
Videos – Advanced Trading Videos
Investor Dictionary (Glossary)
Education
Education rating 100% 67%
Winner
Forex
# IC Markets Capital.com
GBP/USD
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
USD/CHF
USD/CAD
NZD/USD
AUD/USD
Major Forex Pairs rating 100% 100%
Winner
Commodities
# IC Markets Capital.com
Gold
Silver
WIT Oil
Brent Oil
Coffee
Cocoa
Soybeans
Rice
Corn
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities rating 91% 73%
Winner
Indicies
# IC Markets Capital.com
DAX 40
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
Nikkei
Indices rating 100% 100%
Winner
Cryptocurrencies
# IC Markets Capital.com
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Ripple
Neo
Stellar
Cardano
Tron
Monero
EOS
Cryptocurrencies rating 50% 100%
Winner
Regulations
# IC Markets Capital.com
Cysec
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
CFTC Registered (USA)
FINMA (Switzerland)
Regulations rating 50% 33%
Winner
Support
# IC Markets Capital.com
Chat
Phone
Mail
Support rating 100% 100%
Winner
Overall
# IC Markets Capital.com
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Win / Loss % 60% 50%
Winner