Head-to-head comparison

IC Markets vs Markets4you

A side-by-side look at IC Markets and Markets4you — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.

IC Markets

Top global candidate
4.9

Active partner program; confirm the available legal entity and trading conditions for your country.

Markets4you

Best copy-trading candidate
4.2

Offshore jurisdiction and provider-selection risk

Quick verdict

IC Markets scores higher overall (4.9 vs 4.2), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.

IC Markets is the stronger fit for low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows, while Markets4you is built more around forex4you users, copy trading, small-account tests.

Regulation: IC Markets — Global group with multiple regulated entities. Markets4you — BVI FSC entity highlighted by the broker.

Minimum deposit: IC Markets — Commonly from $200, depending on entity. Markets4you — Low-deposit accounts available.

Side by side

IC MarketsMarkets4you
Best forLow-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflowsForex4you users, copy trading, small-account tests
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5, Share4you / copy trading
RegulationGlobal group with multiple regulated entitiesBVI FSC entity highlighted by the broker
Minimum depositCommonly from $200, depending on entityLow-deposit accounts available

IC Markets strengths

  • Raw spread model
  • Deep platform choice
  • Strong partner program

Markets4you strengths

  • Long-running brand
  • Copy trading angle
  • Flexible account paths

Which one should you pick?

Pick IC Markets if you're mainly after low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows. It stands out for raw spread model and deep platform choice.

Pick Markets4you if you're mainly after forex4you users, copy trading, small-account tests. It stands out for long-running brand and copy trading angle.

Common questions

IC Markets vs Markets4you FAQ

Is IC Markets better than Markets4you?

IC Markets scores higher in our rating (4.9 vs 4.2), but Markets4you may still be the better fit if you specifically need forex4you users, copy trading, small-account tests.

What's the difference in regulation between IC Markets and Markets4you?

IC Markets: Global group with multiple regulated entities. Markets4you: BVI FSC entity highlighted by the broker.