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Afterprime vs IC Markets (Raw): USDJPY

IC Markets (Raw) costs $8.04/lot on USDJPY. Afterprime costs $5.17/lot. 35.0% lower, zero commission.

Start Trading USDJPY

Afterprime USDJPY

$5.17/lot

IC Markets (Raw) USDJPY

$8.04/lot

You save per 100 lots

$287 @Afterprime

Afterprime vs IC Markets (Raw) USDJPY Cost Comparison

Cost Component	Afterprime	IC Markets (Raw)
All-in spread (pip)	0.52	0.80
Commission	$0	Varies by account
Net cost per lot	$5.17	$8.04
Flow Rewards	−$0.40/lot	None
Net after Flow Rewards	$4.77/lot	$8.04/lot
Saving vs Afterprime	—	35.0% more expensive

Flow Rewards rebate of $0.40/lot is a structural edge paid back to active traders.Current month rate shown. Source: Forexbenchmark.com. Previous 7 Days Range. Incl. Commissions + Spreads.

This comparison uses IC Markets (Raw)'s pricing for USDJPY, verified by Forexbenchmark.com, which represents their lowest all-in cost offering.

Who Gets the Better Deal?

Scalpers / High Frequency

Afterprime wins on cost

At 35.0% lower cost per lot, Afterprime is materially cheaper for scalpers trading USDJPY at volume. On 500 lots/month the cost difference is $1435.

Swing Traders

Overnight cost matters too

For traders holding positions overnight, swap rates are the secondary cost factor. Check USDJPY swap rates for a direct overnight cost comparison.

Algo / EA Traders

Sub-50ms, zero commission

Sub-50ms execution and zero commissions make Afterprime a stronger choice for automated trading than IC Markets (Raw).

Afterprime vs IC Markets (Raw) USDJPY FAQs.

Is Afterprime cheaper than IC Markets (Raw) for USDJPY?+

Yes. Based on current live data, Afterprime's all-in USDJPY cost is $5.17/lot versus IC Markets (Raw)'s $8.04/lot, a 35.0% difference. On 100 lots that's $287 in your favour.

Does IC Markets (Raw) charge commission on USDJPY?+

IC Markets (Raw)'s all-in cost includes spread and any applicable commission depending on account type. Afterprime charges $0 commission on all trades cost is entirely spread-based.

What is Afterprime's Flow Rewards and how does it affect the comparison?+

Flow Rewards is a structural rebate of up to $3/lot paid back to active traders. The current USDJPY rate is $0.40/lot, bringing Afterprime's net cost to $4.77/lot.

How often is this data updated?+

Spread and cost data is sourced from Forexbenchmark.com's feed and reflects current market conditions. Data is refreshed approximately every 12 hours.

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