Brokers
Comparison of three brokers
Compare platforms, markets, account types, and terms available specifically to your region. First, review the demo account and documents of the selected legal entity.
BROKER
Tickmill
MT4 • MT5 • Tickmill Trader
Tickmill offers MetaTrader 4/5 and its Tickmill Trader interface. Platform availability and account terms vary by legal entity and region. Trader Start broker-linked execution is not yet available for Tickmill accounts.
- Forex and major currency pairs
- Stock indices
- Gold, silver and other metals
- Commodities and other CFD instruments
- Trade on Tickmill through supported MT4, MT5 or Tickmill Trader accounts. Trader Start does not currently execute trades on Tickmill accounts.
- Bitcoin / crypto CFD financing: the Tickmill Europe Islamic (swap-free) account agreement specifies no swap for the first five days, with subsequent financing costs. This is NOT a general guarantee for all account types; confirm the applicable terms for your entity and position.
- Deposit: bank transfer, cards, e‑wallets and crypto payments — the set of methods depends on the region
- Withdrawal: Tickmill officially outlines cryptocurrency withdrawals from the wallet; source method and owner verification are applied
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BROKER
IC Markets
MT4 • MT5 • cTrader • Trader Start
Suitable for traders using cTrader on supported Forex, metals, indices and other CFD markets. Stock CFDs available through other IC Markets platforms should not be confused with stock CFDs supported on the selected cTrader account.
- Wide selection of Forex and metals
- Stock CFDs may be available on other broker platforms; check individual cTrader symbol availability before expecting to trade a specific share on Trader Start.
- A wide selection of stock indices for trading the movements of major markets
- Conditions tailored for active trading
- Popular account options with Raw Spread
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader; connect eligible IC Markets cTrader accounts to Trader Start for supported instruments
- Deposit: cards, bank transfer, electronic methods, as well as BTC, ETH, USDC and USDT in supported regions
- Withdrawal: Available methods are displayed in the Secure Client Area and may depend on the legal entity, country, and source of funds.
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BROKER
FP Trading
MT4 • MT5 • cTrader • Trader Start
An option for those who need a choice between MetaTrader and cTrader. The current website and registration use the brand. FP Trading; the name FP Markets remains familiar under the same brand and old materials. Check the availability of markets, accounts, and legal entity before registering.
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
- cTrader and web access in supported regions; connect a compatible FP Trading cTrader account to Trader Start to view supported markets and manage trades.
- Trader Start charting and cTrader trading guide →
- Forex, indices, metals, share CFDs and other CFD products, subject to each selected cTrader account.
- Stock CFDs via Trader Start: FP Trading offers stocks on cTrader; open a cTrader account, connect it to Trader Start, then verify the share symbol.
- Cards and bank transfers among standard funding methods
- FP Trading officially states that withdrawals can be made via bank transfer, to a card, and in leading cryptocurrencies
- The availability of crypto top-ups and specific networks must be checked in the Client Portal before the transfer
- Terms and the set of instruments depend on the legal entity
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Trading stock CFDs from Trader StartFP Trading provides share CFDs on cTrader. To trade supported stock CFDs directly from Trader Start, open a compatible FP Trading cTrader account and connect it to Trader Start. This is CFD trading, not ownership of physical shares.
IC Markets cTrader accounts provide access to many supported currency pairs, metals, indices and other CFD markets. Verify the symbol in your specific cTrader account.
Official FP Trading cTrader instruments ↗ · FP Trading share CFDs ↗
Live trading on Trader Start is currently limited to integrated partner brokers. Instrument availability, opening hours and eligibility depend on the selected account and jurisdiction.