Two CFD brokers face off over crypto offerings, execution models and regulatory protections. The tension centers on cost, regulation and platform depth as traders weigh who fits best.
Tickmill edges Blueberry Markets on editorial score, making Tickmill the overall winner.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you value ASIC regulation with segregated funds. You also benefit from five crypto coins and no inactivity fee.
Choose Tickmill if…
Choose Tickmill if you value compensation coverage and among the lowest ECN commissions. You also gain MT4 with VPSMAX infrastructure for automated crypto strategies.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
Tickmill wins for security due to FCA/CySEC/FSCA oversight and compensation coverage.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| 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 | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Blueberry Markets rates 3.6/5 and Tickmill rates 3.9/5. Tickmill 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 Tickmill 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.
Both Blueberry Markets and Tickmill require a minimum deposit of $100 to start trading crypto.
Both Blueberry Markets and Tickmill 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, both exchanges provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchange's site before deciding.
Blueberry Markets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Tickmill'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.
Tickmill 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 Tickmill supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Blueberry Markets scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee, no inactivity fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.
Tickmill wins for low fees with among the lowest ECN commissions.
Blueberry Markets wins for coin selection with five listed coins.
Blueberry Markets suits beginners with ASIC regulation, segregated funds, and negative balance protection.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 0.8 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA FSCA 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 |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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Score 3.6 / 5
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