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XM vs IC Markets

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2 brokers · Global facts + country overrides
No broker is designated the best. Comparisons remain provisional until official conditions are verified.

XM

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Regulatory entityXM Group entity varies by residence
MT5Yes
Minimum depositVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageVaries by entity / account
XAUUSDAvailable
Typical spreadVaries by account / instrument
Verification statusOfficial source reviewed
Last verified2026-10-13

IC Markets

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Regulatory entityRaw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global)
MT5Yes
Minimum depositVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageVaries by entity / account
XAUUSDAvailable
Typical spreadVaries by account / instrument
Verification statusOfficial source reviewed
Last verified2026-10-13
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Regulation & availability
RegulationXMMultiple group entities; residence dependentIC MarketsEntity and jurisdiction dependent
Regulatory entityXMXM Group entity varies by residenceIC MarketsRaw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global)
Major RegulationXMFSC Belize and other regional entitiesIC MarketsSeychelles FSA · Securities Dealer SD018
License NumberXMNot verifiedIC MarketsNot verified
Available CountriesXMSelected jurisdictions; country dependentIC MarketsSelected jurisdictions; country dependent
Restricted CountriesXMCountry dependent; see entity termsIC MarketsUnited States, Canada, New Zealand, Iran, North Korea and others
Platforms & products
MT4XMYesIC MarketsYes
MT5XMYesIC MarketsYes
XAUUSDXMAvailableIC MarketsAvailable
ForexXMAvailableIC MarketsAvailable
IndicesXMAvailableIC MarketsAvailable
OilXMAvailableIC MarketsAvailable
Crypto CFDsXMAvailable on MT5IC MarketsAvailable
Demo AccountXMYesIC MarketsYes
Costs & accounts
Minimum depositXMVaries by account / entityIC MarketsVaries by account / entity
Maximum leverageXMVaries by entity / accountIC MarketsVaries by entity / account
Typical spreadXMVaries by account / instrumentIC MarketsVaries by account / instrument
Account TypesXMMicro, Standard and Ultra Low formatsIC MarketsStandard and Raw Spread accounts
Swap-Free / Islamic AccountXMSelected instruments / eligibilityIC MarketsCountry/account dependent
Funding & support
Deposit MethodsXMCountry dependentIC MarketsCountry dependent
Withdrawal MethodsXMCountry dependentIC MarketsCountry dependent
Customer SupportXMOfficial help and support channelsIC Markets24/7 official support channels
Customer Support LanguagesXMMultiple languagesIC MarketsMultiple languages
Assessment
85st. Partner BenefitXMNot verifiedIC MarketsNot verified
ProsXMMT5 multi-asset account optionIC MarketsMT4/MT5 and multi-asset coverage
ConsXMEntity and account terms varyIC MarketsGlobal entity has explicit regional restrictions
Verification statusXMOfficial source reviewedIC MarketsOfficial source reviewed
Last verifiedXM2026-10-13IC Markets2026-10-13

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Xm Vs Ic Markets | 85st.