Both focus on crypto CFDs rather than native coins, but they diverge on regulation breadth, coin depth, and pricing practices. The matchup pits broader oversight against transparent pricing.
Admirals outperforms Blueberry Markets on editorial score and regulatory breadth, offering 30 crypto CFDs under FCA, CySEC and ASIC, while Blueberry emphasizes transparent pricing.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Admirals if…
Choose Admirals if you want 24/5 live chat support and a 30-coin crypto CFD range, plus a compensation scheme and multilingual support.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you prefer transparent pricing and ASIC regulation with segregated client funds.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Admirals wins Best for security due to broader regulation (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, KNF) than Blueberry Markets.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 3.6/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | No minimum▼ lower | $100 |
| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Taker Fee | 6.00%▼ lower | 8.00% |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Admirals | Blueberry Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Fail |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Fail | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Staking available | Fail | Fail |
| DeFi integration | Fail | Fail |
| NFT trading | Fail | Fail |
| 500+ coins listed | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Admirals rates 3.9/5 and Blueberry Markets rates 3.6/5. Admirals has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Blueberry Markets lists a lower spread from 0, compared with Admirals's 0.5. Crypto trading costs are typically quoted as a percentage of the trade value; check each exchange's full fee schedule, as maker/taker rates and volume discounts vary.
Admirals has no minimum deposit, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes Admirals more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Admirals and Blueberry Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each exchange's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Admirals has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Admirals offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Blueberry Markets's 2:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
Admirals charges $6 per trade, lower than Blueberry Markets's $8 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Crypto fees are typically quoted as maker/taker rates rather than fixed per-trade commissions; check each exchange's fee schedule for volume-based discounts.
Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Blueberry Markets wins Best for low fees due to raw ECN spreads and low cost for active traders.
Admirals wins Best for coin selection with 30 crypto CFDs compared with Blueberry Markets' five.
Admirals is best for beginners due to no minimum deposit and broad platform access.
Equally matched as neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 1.1 pips |
| 0.8 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 24 months) | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA ASIC CySEC KNF | ASIC VFSC |
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| Cold Storage | No | No |
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| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
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| Staking | No | No |
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| DeFi Integration | No | No |
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| NFT Trading | No | No |
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| 500+ Coins | No | No |
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| P2P Trading | No | No |
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| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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