Tickmill
Tickmill is a multi‑regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, offering more than 600 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures and options. With Raw account EUR/USD spreads around 0.1 pips, $3 per lot per side commission, and a No Dealing Desk execution model on MT4, MT5, TradingView, and its own Tickmill Trader platform, it is clearly oriented toward cost‑conscious and experienced traders.
Min. Deposit
$100
Max Leverage
1:1000
Est.
2014
Regulated by
FXJ Score
7.4
/ 10Execution Model
STP
How orders are processed
Segregated Funds
Yes
Client funds held separately
Negative Balance
Protected
You cannot lose more than you deposit
Scalping
Allowed
Short-term high-frequency trading
Pros
Strong multi‑regulation (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSA Seychelles) and segregated client funds.
Ultra‑low Raw account spreads (EUR/USD around 0.1 pips) with competitive commissions.
Support for MT4, MT5, TradingView and Tickmill Trader, catering to discretionary and algorithmic traders.
No deposit or withdrawal fees and reimbursement of bank wire charges on large deposits.
Islamic (swap‑free) accounts and multiple base currencies, enhancing flexibility for different client segments.
Cons
Minimum deposit of $100 is higher than the “micro” thresholds of some mass‑market brokers.
Research, education and in‑house analytics are more limited than at full‑service multi‑asset platforms.
The combination of multiple regulators and entities can be confusing for new clients who do not carefully read which licence and protections apply to them.
Raw account cost advantages are most meaningful for active traders; casual, low‑volume users may not fully exploit Tickmill’s pricing edge.
Typical Spreads
Varies by account type| Symbol | Category | Typical Spread | Min Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex | 1.7 pips | 1.6 pips |
| GBP/USD | Forex | 1.7 pips | 1.6 pips |
| USD/JPY | Forex | 1.7 pips | 1.6 pips |
| S&P 500 | Index | 1.7 pips | 1.6 pips |
| XAU/USD | Commodity | 1.7 pips | 1.6 pips |
Typical Spread
1.7 pips
Min Spread
1.6 pips
Typical Spread
1.7 pips
Min Spread
1.6 pips
Typical Spread
1.7 pips
Min Spread
1.6 pips
Typical Spread
1.7 pips
Min Spread
1.6 pips
Typical Spread
1.7 pips
Min Spread
1.6 pips
Account Currencies
Deposit Methods
Withdrawal Methods
Account Types
Classic
Commission‑free account with slightly wider spreads, minimum deposit of 100 USD/EUR/GBP/ZAR, designed for discretionary traders who prefer simple pricing and are less sensitive to spread costs than ECN clients.
Raw
ECN‑style account with spreads from 0.0–0.1 pips and a transparent $3 per lot per side commission, minimum deposit 100, intended for experienced traders, scalpers and algorithmic strategies who optimise total trading costs.
TradingView Raw
Raw‑pricing account integrated with TradingView as the front‑end charting and execution platform, combining Tickmill’s low spreads and commission model with TradingView’s analytical tools and social features.
Islamic (swap‑free)
Swap‑free variants of Classic and Raw accounts designed for clients seeking Sharia‑compliant trading conditions, with overnight swap charges removed and cost structure adjusted accordingly.
Demo
Free practice accounts mirroring live pricing on MT4/MT5, TradingView and Tickmill Trader, allowing traders to test strategies and platforms before funding real accounts.
Platforms
Instruments
FX Junction Verdict
Overall, Tickmill is a very strong option for traders who understand ECN‑style pricing and want to combine Tier‑1 regulation with extremely competitive spreads and commissions on MT4, MT5 and TradingView. It is less of an all‑purpose investment platform and more of a specialised trading venue,