Compare · UAE · July 2026
FxPro vs IC Markets — Which Fits Active UAE Traders?
IC Markets built its brand on raw spreads and scalper-friendly infrastructure; FxPro leads on multi-decade FCA/CySEC pedigree and native cTrader plus Dubai office context. Neither holds an SCA licence — verify your entity for both.
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs.
Regulation angle
FxPro: FCA 509956, CySEC 078/07, Dubai office. IC Markets: primarily ASIC/CySEC routes depending on onboarding. Compare who holds your client money.
Platforms
Both offer MT4/MT5/cTrader. FxPro adds FxPro Edge web terminal; IC Markets pushes raw ECN on MetaTrader.
Pick FxPro if
You want the Rolex Tower regional desk story, swap-free overlay workflow, and group licence depth. Pick IC Markets if raw spread marketing and high-turnover scalping costs dominate your spreadsheet.
FAQ
Lower spreads?
IC Markets often wins on published raw EUR/USD — measure slippage on your lot size.
Islamic account?
FxPro documents swap-free overlay; compare IC Markets Islamic terms separately.