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IC Markets Crypto checklist

Readers searching for IC Markets crypto usually want to know whether crypto instruments are available, in what form, and at what cost. Crypto offerings differ widely between brokers and between regulatory entities within the same broker group, so this page does not assert what IC Markets currently offers. Instead, it sets out the questions to answer and the documents to check so you can verify the current position yourself. Always confirm details with the specific IC Markets entity that would hold your account.

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Identify the product type before anything else

The word crypto covers very different products. Some brokers offer crypto derivatives such as CFDs, where you never own the underlying coin; others offer direct ownership; many offer neither in certain regions. The product type determines your risks, costs and legal protections. Check IC Markets' product pages and legal documents for the entity relevant to your country, and confirm exactly which crypto instruments, if any, are listed for clients in your jurisdiction.

Confirm whether any crypto product offered is a derivative or involves ownership of the underlying asset.
Check which broker entity would serve your country, since product ranges differ by regulator.
Note that some regulators restrict or ban crypto derivatives for retail clients.

Verify costs, trading hours and position terms

If crypto instruments are available to you, the pricing documents matter as much as the product list. Crypto markets trade around the clock, but broker instruments may have their own hours, spreads that vary by session, and overnight or weekend financing charges that add up on held positions. Do not carry assumptions over from other asset classes. Read the current contract specifications and pricing schedule, and record the figures with the date you found them.

Read contract specifications for trading hours, minimum trade sizes and margin requirements.
Check how overnight and weekend financing charges are calculated on crypto positions.
Compare quoted spreads at different times rather than relying on a single headline figure.
Confirm any leverage limits that apply to crypto instruments in your region.

Check regulation, client protections and your own eligibility

Crypto products often sit outside the protections that apply to other instruments, and retail access rules vary by regulator. Confirm which regulator oversees the entity offering the product, what disclosures it requires, and whether any compensation or complaint schemes apply. Also confirm your own eligibility, since some entities restrict crypto products to certain client categories. Use the full IC Markets review for broader context and the InvestorTrip comparison tool to organise findings across brokers.

Identify the regulator of the entity that would hold your account and read its client agreement.
Confirm whether client protections that apply to other products also cover crypto instruments.
Ask support in writing whether crypto products are available to clients in your country.

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FAQ

Can I trade crypto with IC Markets?

This page does not confirm availability. Crypto product ranges vary by broker entity and by the client's country, and regulators in some regions restrict retail access to crypto derivatives. Check the product list and legal documents of the specific IC Markets entity relevant to you.

What is the difference between crypto CFDs and owning crypto?

A crypto CFD is a derivative that tracks a coin's price; you never own the coin and cannot transfer it to a wallet. Direct ownership means holding the asset itself. The two carry different costs, risks and legal treatments, so confirm which product type a broker actually offers.

What costs should I check on crypto instruments?

Check spreads, any commissions, and overnight or weekend financing charges, along with margin requirements and leverage limits. These figures change, so verify them in the broker's current pricing documents rather than older third-party summaries.