Best VPS for IFC Markets

IFC Markets is a pioneer in synthetic instrument creation through their proprietary GeWorko method, allowing traders to build custom portfolios. They offer a unique combination of fixed and floating spreads across a broad range of tradable assets.

speed
Lowest measured · London (LD4)
8.5ms

Measured July 2026 · 3 of 5 datacenters tested

About IFC Markets

location_on
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
calendar_month
Founded
2006
verified
Regulation
CySECBVI FSC
swap_horiz
Execution
DMA/STP
payments
Min Deposit
$1
terminal
Platforms
MT4, MT5, NetTradeX
Instruments: ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocksCrypto

IFC Markets Latency by Server Location

Round-trip latency to IFC Markets' trading servers, measured from each FXVPS datacenter on July 2026. Lower is better.

We have measured 3 of our 5 datacenters against IFC Markets; the rest are not shown because we have not tested them.

Lowest

London (LD4)

8.5ms

New York (NY4)

76.7ms

Tokyo (TY3)

221.32ms

IFC Markets Trading Platforms & Execution

devices Supported Platforms

terminal MT4
terminal MT5
apps NetTradeX

All trading platforms supported by IFC Markets run seamlessly on FXVPS with pre-configured Windows environments and optimized network settings.

electric_bolt Execution Details

Execution Type DMA/STP
Spread Type Fixed from 1.8 pips
FXVPS Latency 8.5ms

DMA/STP execution routes orders directly to liquidity providers. Low-latency VPS hosting minimizes slippage and ensures you capture the tightest spreads available.

Why Use a VPS with IFC Markets?

flash_on

Maximize Raw Spread Advantage

Why IFC Markets traders get better results with a dedicated VPS

  • check_circle IFC Markets' DMA/STP execution means your orders go direct to liquidity providers — but only if your connection is fast enough.
  • check_circle At 8.5ms from London (LD4), FXVPS cuts the slippage that eats into raw spread savings.
  • check_circle Scalping and high-frequency EAs benefit most from co-located infrastructure with direct market access.
  • check_circle Reduce requotes and partial fills by keeping your platform physically close to the broker's matching engine.

Why IFC Markets Traders Choose FXVPS

bolt

Same Datacenter

Our servers sit in the same Equinix facilities as major broker infrastructure. That means 1-3 network hops instead of 15-20 from a home connection — resulting in 8.5ms from London (LD4) to IFC Markets.

memory

Optimized Resources

FXVPS plans run on enterprise-grade hardware tuned for trading workloads. NVMe storage, high-clock CPUs, and resource isolation keep your EA execution consistent even during high-volatility events.

shield

99.9% Uptime

Your EAs and trading platforms run 24/7 on enterprise-grade infrastructure with DDoS protection and redundant networking. No power outages, no internet drops, no missed trades.

How to Connect IFC Markets to FXVPS

1
shopping_cart

Get Your VPS

Choose the Pro VPS plan with London (LD4) as your server location for the lowest latency to IFC Markets. Your VPS will be provisioned in under 60 seconds.

2
desktop_windows

Connect & Install

Log in via Remote Desktop using the credentials emailed to you. Download MT4 from IFC Markets and install it on your VPS.

3
rocket_launch

Start Trading

Log in to your IFC Markets trading account, load your EAs or indicators, and you're live. Enjoy 8.5ms from London (LD4) latency and 24/7 uptime from day one.

recommend

Recommended for IFC Markets

For the lowest latency to IFC Markets, we recommend our London (LD4) server location with a Pro VPS plan or higher.

IFC Markets has optimal performance with priority routing and enterprise hardware.

Get Optimized VPS

IFC Markets VPS — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best VPS for IFC Markets?

expand_more

Our lowest measured latency to IFC Markets is 8.5ms from London (LD4), measured July 2026. That is the fastest of the 3 datacenters we tested. Your actual figure also depends on which of IFC Markets' trading servers your account is assigned to.

What latency can I expect with IFC Markets on FXVPS?

expand_more

Measured July 2026: London (LD4) 8.5ms, New York (NY4) 76.7ms, Tokyo (TY3) 221.32ms. Our remaining datacenters have not been measured against IFC Markets. Latency varies by which IFC Markets trading server your account uses, so treat these as the figure for the server we tested, not a guarantee for every account.

Does IFC Markets support automated trading on a VPS?

expand_more

Yes. IFC Markets supports MT4, MT5, NetTradeX, all of which run perfectly on a VPS. FXVPS provides pre-installed trading platforms with optimized Windows environments designed specifically for running Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated strategies 24/7.

Which server location is best for IFC Markets?

expand_more

London (LD4) gave the lowest measured latency to IFC Markets at 8.5ms, out of the 3 datacenters we tested, so that is our recommendation. If you trade several brokers, our team can weigh the locations across all of them.

How do I set up IFC Markets on FXVPS?

expand_more

Setting up IFC Markets on FXVPS takes under 5 minutes. After purchasing your VPS plan, connect via Remote Desktop, download and install MT4 from IFC Markets, log in with your trading account credentials, and your EAs will be running with ultra-low latency immediately.

Related Guides

Not sure which plan is right for you?