Independent comparison
Exness vs IC Markets (2026): Best ECN broker for MENA?
Both Exness and IC Markets target serious traders with raw-spread accounts. Exness is more flexible on funding and account size; IC Markets is a purer ECN with deeper liquidity — often chosen by scalpers and EAs.
Regulation
CySEC · FCA · FSA
ASIC · CySEC · FSA
Min deposit
$10
$200
Typical spread
0.1 pips (Raw)
0.0 pips (Raw)
Islamic account
Yes
Yes
Best for
Instant withdrawals & tight spreads
Preferred by scalpers — true ECN
Our verdict
Pick IC Markets if you scalp or run EAs and want the deepest liquidity. Pick Exness if you want a lower entry, Arabic support, and faster Saudi bank withdrawals.
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