eOption
icm capital
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Overview
eOption was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. eOption holds licences including Unregulated, while icm capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. eOption serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at eOption and $250 at icm capital.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F258 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Country | USA | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eOption and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. icm capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at eOption). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. eOption charges deposit fees; icm capital does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
eOption offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while icm capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which eOption does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eOption and icm capital compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; eOption does not. Both provide video tutorials. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; eOption does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. eOption accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while icm capital supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both eOption and icm capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. eOption supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | eOption | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |