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ATFX vs IC Markets vs XM vs Exness

Updated Aug 07, 2026, 14:35 BST · Independently reviewed and ranked by our editorial team

Overall Winner

ATFX

CySECFCAFSCA
9.6/ 10
$100Min. Deposit
1:500Leverage
0 pipsSpread
VS

IC Markets

ASICCySEC
9.5/ 10
$200Min. Deposit
1:500Leverage
0 pipsSpread
VS

XM

ASICCySECDFSA
8.9/ 10
$5Min. Deposit
1:1000Leverage
0.6 pipsSpread
VS

Exness

CySECFCAFSC Mauritius
9.1/ 10
$10Min. Deposit
1:2000Leverage
0.1 pipsSpread
VS

Key Differences

  • ATFX has the higher overall Editorial Score (9.6 vs 9.5).
  • ATFX has the lower minimum deposit ($100 vs $200).
  • IC Markets executes trades faster on average (35 ms vs 85 ms).
  • Only IC Markets offers: cTrader, TradingView.
  • ATFX holds licenses from more regulators (3 vs 2), spreading regulatory risk further.

Head-to-Head Rating Index

FeesPlatformsSafetyResearchSupport
ATFXIC MarketsXMExness

Full Side-by-Side Comparison

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ATFXIC MarketsXMExness
Editorial Score9.69.58.99.1
Trading EnvironmentAAAAAAAAA
Avg. Execution Speed85 ms35 ms120 ms50 ms
Minimum Deposit$100$200$5$10
Max Leverage1:5001:5001:10001:2000
Spread From0 pips0 pips0.6 pips0.1 pips
PlatformsMT4, MT5cTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
RegulationCySEC, FCA, FSCAASIC, CySECASIC, CySEC, DFSACySEC, FCA, FSC Mauritius, FSCA
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Comparing ATFX, IC Markets, XM, Exness side by side across regulation, platforms, fees, and account conditions to help you decide which broker better fits your trading style.