A side by side comparison of Admirals (Admiral Markets) and IC Markets on regulation, spreads, platforms, minimum deposit and our independent scores, so you can pick the right broker for how you trade.
Overall, IC Markets scores higher in our review (90 vs 78 out of 100). Admirals (Admiral Markets) has the lower minimum deposit, so it is easier to start with. Both are regulated by recognised authorities.
| Admirals (Admiral Markets) | IC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Score | 78/100 (B) | 90/100 (A) |
| Reputation score | 84/100 | 79/100 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, EFSA | ASIC, CySEC, FSA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia | Sydney, Australia |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Admirals Platform | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| MetaTrader 5 (MSP-ready) | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Typical EUR/USD spread | 0.1 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Execution | No dealing desk | ECN/STP |
| Products | CFD, Spread Betting, Invest / real shares | CFD |
| Min deposit currency funding | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal | Card, Bank transfer, PayPal |
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Start free trialFor the complete breakdown of each broker, including reputation and regulator notes, read our Admirals (Admiral Markets) review and our IC Markets review. You can also visit Admirals (Admiral Markets) or IC Markets directly.
IC Markets scores higher overall in our review (90/100 vs 78/100), but the better choice depends on what you value. Admirals (Admiral Markets) has a lower minimum deposit. Compare the full table above to pick the right one for you.
Both have similar headline spreads; the real cost depends on your account type and commission, so compare current pricing on each broker's site.
Yes, both offer MetaTrader 5, so MSP runs on either.
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