Head-to-head comparison

IC Markets vs Weltrade

A side-by-side look at IC Markets and Weltrade — 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.

Weltrade

Simple MetaTrader option
4.1

Needs careful jurisdiction and withdrawal testing

Quick verdict

IC Markets scores higher overall (4.9 vs 4.1), 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 Weltrade is built more around mT4/MT5 users, copy trading tests, payment-friendly workflows.

Regulation: IC Markets — Global group with multiple regulated entities. Weltrade — Check active legal entity and regional rules.

Minimum deposit: IC Markets — Commonly from $200, depending on entity. Weltrade — Depends on account type.

Side by side

IC MarketsWeltrade
Best forLow-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflowsMT4/MT5 users, copy trading tests, payment-friendly workflows
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5, mobile platforms, copy trading
RegulationGlobal group with multiple regulated entitiesCheck active legal entity and regional rules
Minimum depositCommonly from $200, depending on entityDepends on account type

IC Markets strengths

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

Weltrade strengths

  • Straightforward product set
  • MetaTrader focus
  • Copy trading direction

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 Weltrade if you're mainly after mT4/MT5 users, copy trading tests, payment-friendly workflows. It stands out for straightforward product set and metaTrader focus.

Common questions

IC Markets vs Weltrade FAQ

Is IC Markets better than Weltrade?

IC Markets scores higher in our rating (4.9 vs 4.1), but Weltrade may still be the better fit if you specifically need mT4/MT5 users, copy trading tests, payment-friendly workflows.

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

IC Markets: Global group with multiple regulated entities. Weltrade: Check active legal entity and regional rules.