IC Markets vs NextTrade
IC Markets: 4.7/5 | NextTrade: 4.3/5
Key Facts Compared
| Feature | IC Markets | NextTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | ASIC, CySEC, FSA | FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 | $50 |
| Spreads From | 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.6 pips (Standard) | n/a |
| Commission | $3.50 per lot per side (Raw) | n/a |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:1000 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | n/a |
| Instruments | 60+ Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Bonds | 71+ (Forex, Indices, Commodities) |
| Account Types | Standard, Raw Spread | Standard, Raw, VIP |
| Deposit Methods | Bank, Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Crypto | n/a |
| Withdrawal Time | 1-3 business days | n/a |
| Live Promo | n/a | 30% Deposit Bonus active inside the platform (end date not announced) |
| Platform | n/a | MetaTrader 5 (Desktop, Web Trader, Mobile) |
| Spreads | n/a | From 0.0 pips (Raw/VIP), from 1.2 pips (Standard) |
| Execution | n/a | Sub-10ms via Equinix (NY4, LD4, TY3) |
| Liquidity | n/a | Tier 1 providers |
| Fund Safety | n/a | Segregated client accounts |
| Support | n/a | 24/5 multilingual + dedicated manager on VIP |
| EA Support | n/a | Full Expert Advisor support on all account types |
| KYC Vendor | n/a | Sumsub automated verification (fast client approval) |
| Risk Protection | n/a | Negative balance protection on every account, every market |
Who Should Choose IC Markets
- Scalpers and high-frequency traders
- Traders who need raw spreads
- cTrader users
- High-volume traders needing deep liquidity
Who Should Choose NextTrade
- Scalpers and day traders who feel the difference between 10ms and 40ms execution
- MT5 loyalists who want Equinix-grade infrastructure without switching platforms
- Traders stepping up from IC Markets or Pepperstone who want comparable execution at competitive cost
- Anyone who prioritizes execution quality and raw spreads over brand longevity
IC Markets: Our Take
The go-to broker for serious traders. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, deep liquidity, and institutional-grade execution make IC Markets the top choice for scalpers and high-volume traders.
NextTrade: Our Take
NextTrade went public in May 2026 and skipped the part where new brokers fumble around with mediocre infrastructure. Equinix data centers in New York, London, and Tokyo. Tier 1 liquidity. Sub-10ms execution. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips. Three account tiers with 1:1000 leverage across 71+ instruments on MT5. The execution story is real. The track record is still being written. Weeks of public operating history is not a reputation. But the foundation they built while everyone else was cutting corners? That part speaks for itself.