IC Markets vs VT Markets (2026)
The linked account documents put IC Markets Global MetaTrader Raw Spread at USD 7 per round turn and VT Markets RAW ECN at USD 6. A 0.1-pip spread difference on one standard EUR/USD lot offsets that USD 1 gap. Check the entity and platform before applying these rates.
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IC Markets
Raw Spread · MetaTrader · USD
USD 7 round turn
USD 3.50 per side, USD 7 for opening and closing one standard forex lot. This is the MetaTrader example.
IC Markets Global / Raw Trading Ltd account page; not a quote for every IC Markets entity.
Source checked
Read IC Markets’s account source ↗VT Markets
RAW ECN · USD forex illustration
USD 6 round turn
USD 3 per side, USD 6 for opening and closing one standard forex lot in the linked guide.
International account guide; it does not establish availability through an EU-authorised retail entity.
Source checked
Read VT Markets’s account source ↗Compare the cost of your quotes
EUR/USD · USD account · one opening and closing trade. Both spreads start at an assumed 0.2 pips. Replace them with comparable quotes from the same trading session.
Difference under these inputs: $1.00. This excludes financing, slippage, currency conversion and other charges; it does not establish the cheaper broker overall.
Three differences to check before applying
Choose MetaTrader or cTrader first
The IC Markets USD 7 example applies to the linked MetaTrader account. Its cTrader offering has a separate account page and needs its own fee schedule.
Test the 0.1-pip break-even
At an assumed 0.1-pip IC Markets spread and 0.2-pip VT Markets spread, each example totals USD 8 for one standard EUR/USD lot. These are assumptions, not measured quotes.
Confirm your account's entry terms
VT Markets' guide and regional table show different initial funding amounts. Verify the entity, account minimum and funding method rather than choosing from a brand-level number.
Funding, platforms and source notes
IC Markets
Confirm the entry amount and payment route for your entity. The account document checked does not establish a universal minimum deposit.
MT4 and MT5 are listed for this Raw Spread account. cTrader Raw Spread has a separate account page; obtain its own fee schedule.
- IC Markets Global Raw Spread account ↗
USD 3.50 per lot per side on the MT4/MT5 Raw Spread page. The IC Markets Global URL redirected to this official IC domain.
- IC Markets Global cTrader account ↗
Confirms a separate cTrader Raw Spread offering; the MetaTrader commission is not applied to it here.
VT Markets
The linked RAW ECN guide lists USD 50. Other regional account tables list USD 100; confirm the current minimum for your account and payment method.
The guide's account setup lists MT4 and MT5. Check your chosen platform before applying.
- VT Markets RAW ECN guide ↗
USD 6 round turn and USD 50 entry amount; the guide says specifications vary by region.
- VT Markets regional account table ↗
The regional table lists USD 100 for RAW ECN. We do not treat one entry amount as universal.
Which company could hold your account?
Existing country mappings are separate from the pricing documents above. They do not confirm that those exact fees apply to your entity, or that an application will be accepted.
| Check | IC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia: possible retail route | International Capital Markets Pty Ltd — confirmed mapping; confirm your agreement. | Listed as unavailable in our country records. |
| South Africa: possible retail route | Raw Trading Ltd (trading as IC Markets Global) — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. | VT Markets Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. |
| United Kingdom: possible retail route | Raw Trading Ltd (trading as IC Markets Global) — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. | VT Markets Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. |
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Full comparison
| Metric | IC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity Score | 88 | 80 |
| Risk level | Higher risk | Higher risk |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, CMA | FSCA, FSC |
| Segregated funds | Yes | Yes |
| Editorial cost index | $···· | $$··· |
| Max leverage (intl.) | 500:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal processing estimate | Same–next day | Same–next day |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Copy trading | Yes — confirm account eligibility | Yes — confirm account eligibility |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Web, iOS, Android | MT4, MT5, Proprietary, Web, iOS, Android |
Brand-level research overview, not an account quote. Scores follow our published method; the cost index is not a measured spread. Withdrawal timings are estimates, not controlled tests. Use the sourced account section above for pricing and funding qualifications.
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Common questions
Which is cheaper, IC Markets or VT Markets?
The linked account documents put IC Markets Global MetaTrader Raw Spread at USD 7 per round turn and VT Markets RAW ECN at USD 6. A 0.1-pip spread difference on one standard EUR/USD lot offsets that USD 1 gap. Check the entity and platform before applying these rates.
Which accounts does the cost example compare?
IC Markets: Raw Spread · MetaTrader · USD. VT Markets: RAW ECN · USD forex illustration. This is a USD EUR/USD illustration. Published commissions are scoped to the linked account documents, and the starting spreads are assumptions. Other entities, platforms, account tiers and currencies may price differently.
Does the brand's regulation apply to my account?
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