​Why 8.8/10? Tickmill combines consistently low all-in costs (raw spreads + low commission), professional execution infrastructure, and a clear multi-entity regulatory footprint — but it isn’t a perfect 10 because legal protections and leverage depend on which Tickmill entity you open with.

 Trust & Compliance

• Tickmill is a multi-entity group: Tickmill UK Ltd (FCA No. 717270), Tickmill Europe Ltd (CySEC Licence No. 278/15), Tickmill South Africa (FSCA No. 49464) and Tickmill Ltd (Seychelles No. SD008) — each entity services different regions and regulatory protections vary by entity. The group publishes segregation of client funds and other safety disclosures. Always verify which Tickmill legal entity will govern your account before depositing.

 Cost Structure

• Accounts: Classic (spread-based, no commission) and Raw (raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission).

• Commission: Raw account commissions are highly competitive — commonly advertised at $3 per side per standard lot (check the Live terms for exact currency conversion and any TradingView commission differences).

• Spreads: Classic spreads typically start higher (advertised from ~1.6 pips on majors) while Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips in liquid sessions. Model your all-in cost (spread + commission) for your trade size — for most high-frequency strategies Raw wins after commission.

 Execution & Liquidity

• Tickmill emphasizes low-latency execution and institutional liquidity routing; independent reviews and execution tests consistently note tight fills and low slippage on majors. They use Equinix and institutional routing which benefits algorithmic and scalping strategies — still, demo → small live tests are the right way to confirm execution for your EA/strategy and session.

 Leverage & Margin

• Leverage differs by entity and client type. Tickmill documents dynamic leverage options (small positions can get higher leverage, larger positions see reduced maximums) and advertises up to 1:1000 for certain entities/conditions — EU/UK retail clients remain subject to ESMA caps (e.g., 1:30 on majors). Confirm the legal entity and the leverage table before trading.

 Platforms & Tools

• Platforms: MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (desktop, web, mobile).

• Extra tools: Tickmill supplies platform add-ons, product-specific datasheets, and a trader portal for reporting and account management. Note: Tickmill does not promote cTrader; MT4/MT5 remain the primary execution environments.