Why Choose Our Standard Account?

IC Markets MetaTrader 4 standard account offers you unrivalled trade execution speeds, lightning fast execution speeds combined with spreads from as low as 1 pip make this account type ideal for all traders. Server stability and reliability is our number one priority IC Markets servers are housed in one of the worlds most reliable data centers, Equinix NY4 in New York. With connections to over 50 different banks and liquidity providers you will have a superior trading experience all day, every day.

True ECN Connectivity

Through institutional banking relationships IC Markets able to offer market leading pricing and trading conditions using the MetaTrader 4 platform by providing clients with True ECN Connectivity.

True ECN Connectivity allows you to trade on institutional grade liquidity from the world’s leading investment banks, hedge funds and dark pool liquidity execution venues. Executable Streaming Prices (ESP) are sent from IC Markets liquidity providers to our ECN environment where clients can trade with no dealing desk, price manipulation or re-quotes. Due to the diverse liquidity mix comprising of up to 50 different liquidity providers at any one time, IC Markets is the forex broker of choice for high volume traders, scalpers and robots who demand the tightest spreads and best execution.

Spreads from 1.0 Pips

IC Markets boasts some of the tightest spreads of all forex brokers globally. Spreads start at 1.0 pips on the MetaTrader 4 platform with the average on EURUSD being 1.1 pips 24/5.

Our diverse liquidity mix from up to 50 different liquidity providers means that we are always able to source liquidity for our clients and keep our spreads tight, especially during high volatility times such as news announcements.

Level II Pricing – Market Depth

Depth of market shows the full range of executable prices coming directly from liquidity providers. Depth of market offers complete transparency of the liquidity of each currency pair by showing the available volumes for each price level at any given time. High liquidity, asynchronous spot prices and low latency guarantee the tightest possible spreads.

One Click Trading

IC Market’s One Click Trade Manager Software considerably enhances MetaTrader 4. Traders can buy or sell with a single click, execute complex pre-defined order templates with two clicks and manage trades in ways not previously possible on MetaTrader 4. The software offers fast and worry-free trade execution and management.

Ultra Fast Order Execution

The IC Markets MetaTrader 4 server is located in the Equinix NY4 data centre in New York. The NY4 data centre referred to as a financial ecosystem is home to over 600 buy and sell side firms, exchanges, trading venues, market data and service providers. They MetaTrader 4 server is cross connected to our ECN to ensure ultra low latency and the fast execution of your trades.

The IC Markets MetaTrader 4 trade server has latency of less than 1 milli second to major VPS providers either collocated in the NY4 data centre or through dedicated lines to nearby data centres.

This low latency environment is ideal for automated and High Frequency Trading and scalping.

No Restrictions on Trading – Scalping Allowed

IC Markets MetaTrader 4 platform has no restrictions on trading. We have some of the best trading conditions for scalping and high frequency trading globally, allowing traders to place orders between the spread as there is no minimum order distance and a freeze level of 0. This means orders including stop loss orders can be placed as close to the market price as you like.

Traders can also hedge positions as there is no first in first out (FIFO) rule with IC Markets. Traders do not pay margin on hedged trades and enjoy the benefits of margin netting.

Flexible Lot Sizing

There are not limits or restrictions on trade sizes, you can place trades as small as one micro lot (0.01) with no maximum limit. Our flexible lot sizing allows you trail the platform with minimal risk and manages your trades sizes in accordance with your account balance.

64 Currencies & Metals + 15 CFDs

Trade 64 currency pairs plus 15 major equity indices including the FTSE 100 and Dow Jones Index 24 hours a day with a spread of 1 point. With S&P/ASX 200 spreads from 1 point.

Leverage up to 1:500

Accounts go up to 1:500 leverage on the IC Markets MetaTrader 4 platform. Traders can use higher leverage to suit their trading style and get the best out of their manual and automated trading strategies.

All Major Account Currencies Supported

Open an account in one of 10 supported base currencies including: USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, SGD, HKD NZD, JPY, CHF & CAD.

Flexible Funding and Withdrawal Options

Once you’ve opened your IC Markets MT4 account you can fund using one of our 10 funding options including: Credit/Debit card, Moneybookers, local bank transfer (transferring to a bank in your country), wire transfer, Webmoney, Bpay, broker to broker transfer, branch deposits China Union Pay, Neteller, FasaPay.