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ICM.com , instaforex Broker Comparison

Do you want to know which is the better broker between ICM.com and instaforex ?

In the table below, you can compare the features of ICM.com , instaforex side by side to determine the best fit for your needs.

Rating
Basic Information
Trading Env.
Account Info
Related News
Relevant Exposures

2 / 3 forex brokers comparison in total

Rating

Score

Regulatory Status

WikiFX Guarantee

WikiFX Survey

Risk Evaluation

Exposure

Basic Information

Est. Date

Regulatory License

MT4

MT5

Crypto

Deposit/Withdrawal Methods

Trading Env.

Trading Environment Rating

Execution Speed

Trading Speed Rating

Average Execution Speed

Minimum Execution Latency

Minimum Open Latency

Minimum Close Latency

Maximum Execution Latency

Maximum Open Latency

Maximum Close Latency

Slippage

Slippage Rating

Average Slippage

Max Slippage

Maximum Positive Slippage

Maximum Negative Slippage

Trading Cost

Trading Cost Rating

Average Trading Cost
(EURUSD)

Average Trading Cost
(XAUUSD)

Swap

Swap Rating

Average Trading Cost
(EURUSD)

Average Trading Cost
(XAUUSD)

Disconnection Instances

Disconnection Rating

Avg. Disconnection Frequency (/day)

Avg. Reconnection Time

Account Info

Accounts

Account Name

Trading Instruments

Minimum Deposit

Maximum Leverage

Typical Spread

Stop-Out Level

Spread Types

Minimum Trade Size

Crypto

Lock Position

Scalping

EA Trading

2.43

Regulated

Under guarantee

1 Satisfactory Surveys

2 Negative Surveys

5 risk warning

17 user-reported exposures

5-10 years

FCA,ADGM,FSA,FSCA

CENT,ICM Zero,ICM Direct

Forex, Metals, Oil, Spot and Crypto

1:200

0.00

0.01

1.64

Not Regulated

Under guarantee

2 risk warning

10-15 years

AAA

559.3

218

219

1703

625

EURUSD: 1.6

XAUUSD: --

AAA

2.69 USD/Lot

AAA

Long: -0.94

Short: 0.12

AAA

0.1

4.8

Standard Trading Accounts,Eurica Trading Accounts,ECN Trading Account,ECN Pro Trading Account,Scalping trading account

no limit

Fixed 2-7

50.00

fixed spread

0.01 lots

ICM.com BrokerRelated News

ICM.com BrokerRelevant Exposures

Which broker is more reliable?

To evaluate a broker's reliability and trustworthiness, consider the following four factors:

1.Forex broker introduction。

2.Do icm-capital and instaforex have lower transaction costs?

3.Which broker is safer?

4.Which broker offers the best trading platform?

Based on these four factors, we can compare which is reliable. We have broken down the reasons as follows:

Forex broker introduction

icm-capital

ICM Review Summary
Founded	1993
Registered Country/Region	United Kingdom
Regulation	FSA (Offshore Regulated)
Market Instruments	Forex, US stocks, precious metals, index futures, energy futures, cryptocurrencies CFDs
Demo Account	✅
Islamic Account	✅
Leverage	Up to 1:200
Spread	From 0.0 pips
Trading Platform	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum Deposit	/
Customer Support	Tel: +971 451 03 030
	+27 64 557 6792
	+44 207 634 9779
	+44 207 634 9770
	Email: support@icmcapital.co.uk
	Address: Level 30, 122 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4AB, United Kingdom
	Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, YouTube, QQ
Regional Restrictions	the USA, North Korea, China
Bonus	$150 (refer a friend)

ICM Information

ICM is an offshore regulated broker, offering trading on forex, US stocks, precious metals, index futures, energy futures, cryptocurrencies CFDs with leverage up to 1:200 and spread from 0.0 pips on the MT4, MT5, and cTrader platforms. However, it does not provide services for residents of the USA, North Korea, and China .

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Various trading markets	Regional restrictions
Islamic accounts offered	Offshore regulation risks
Demo accounts offered
MT4, MT5, and cTrader platforms

Is ICM Legit?

ICM is licensed by FSA with license number SD201 to offer services. However, it is offshore regulated, which means potential risks may exist.

Regulated Country	Regulator	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License No.
Seychelles	Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA)	Offshore Regulated	ICM Capital Limited	Retail Forex License	SD201

What Can I Trade on ICM?

ICM offers trading on forex, US stocks, precious metals, index futures, energy futures, and cryptocurrencies CFDs.

Tradable Instruments	Supported
Forex	✔
US Stocks	✔
Precious Metals	✔
Index Futures	✔
Energy Futures	✔
Cryptocurrencies CFDs	✔
Indices	❌
Bonds	❌
Options	❌
ETFs	❌

Account Type

The broker offers Islamic accounts and demo accounts.Besides, below are three live account types ICM offers.

Account Type	Accepted Currencies	Minimum Deposit
ICM DIRECT (ECN)	USD, EUR, GBP, SGD	/
ICM ZERO	USD, EUR, GBP, SGD
CENT	USD

Leverage

The broker offers maximum leverage at 1:200 for all account types. It is important to keep in mind that the greater the leverage, the greater the risk of losing your deposited capital.

ICM Fees

Spreads & Commissions

Only FX and Metal have commissions – No commission is charged for all other products.

Account Type	Spread	Commission
ICM DIRECT (ECN)	/	$0
ICM ZERO	From 0.0 pips	$7/Round lot
CENT	/	$0

Swap Rates

Different products have different swap rates.

Note: If you hold a position overnight on a Wednesday, the swap charges that are earned or paid on a daily basis are three times the normal amount. Swap charge on US stocks, Cash CFDs, Bitcoin and Turkish Lira will appear as “Admin Charge”.

Trading Platform

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices	Suitable for
MT4	✔	Desktop, mobile, web	Beginners
MT5	✔	Desktop, mobile, web	Experienced traders
cTrader	✔	Desktop, mobile, web	Experienced traders

Deposit and Withdrawal

ICM accepts payments via credit, debit cards and bank transfers. It cannot be held accountable for any bank charges but bares all costs for clients who deposit via credit card.

Funds will be deposited in your trading account within 1 business day after the funds hit ICM Capitals account. Withdrawal requests are processed on your trading account within 24 working hours from the receipt of the request; however, the receipt of the actual funds may vary depending on the withdrawal method.

Bonus and Promotions

There are plenty of promoting activities available on ICM's platform. For now, refer to a friend and you'll get a $150 bonus.

instaforex

instaforex Review Summary
Founded	2007
Registered Country/Region	Cyprus
Regulation	CYSEC
Market Instruments	Forex, commodities, stocks, cryptos
Demo Account	✅
Islamic Account	✅
Leverage	1:1-1:1000
Spread	3-7 pips (Standard account)
Trading Platform	MT4, MT5, multiterminal, web, and mobile trader
Minimum Deposit	$1
Customer Support	24/7 support, contact form
	Tel: +35725654112
	Email: support@instaforex.eu
	Address: 4th Floor, Water's Edge Building, Meridian Plaza, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Regional Restriction	the USA

instaforex Information

Instaforex is a regulated broker, offering trading on forex, commodities, and stocks with leverage up to 1:1000 and spread from 0 pips on the MT4, MT5, multiterminal, web, and mobile trader. The minimum deposit requirement is as low as $1.