Blueberry Markets and HFM compete as CFD brokers with crypto exposure and regulated oversight. The tension centers on coin depth, platform tools, and support services.
HFM edges Blueberry Markets with a higher editorial score and stronger platforms and regulation footprint, making it the more conservative pick overall.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you want ASIC regulation with segregated funds and a tighter five-coin crypto selection.
Choose HFM if…
Choose HFM if you want a wider 50-coin offering and multilingual support with copy trading options.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Blueberry Markets wins with ASIC regulation and segregated client funds.
Blueberry Markets wins with raw ECN crypto spreads.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Taker Fee | 8.00% | 6.00%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Blueberry Markets | HFM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass | Fail |
| 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Blueberry Markets rates 3.6/5 and HFM rates 3.9/5. HFM 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.
Both Blueberry Markets and HFM list the same spread figure of 0. Compare each exchange's full fee schedule, including maker/taker rates and any volume discounts, to evaluate total trading costs.
HFM has no minimum deposit, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes HFM more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
Both Blueberry Markets and HFM 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: HFM 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.
Blueberry Markets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus HFM'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.
HFM 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.
Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while HFM supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
HFM wins for beginners with no minimum deposit and multilingual 24/5 support.
Equally matched since neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 0.8 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerFasaPay |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerFasaPay |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA FSCA DFSA CySEC |
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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 |
|---|
| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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Score 3.6 / 5
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