A head-to-head comparison of ACY Securities and Blueberry Markets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
ASIC-regulated Australian broker with broad 2,200+ instrument coverage, TradingView integration, and raw ECN accounts - stronger on instrument breadth than on brand recognition.
Pure ASIC-regulated ECN broker with raw spreads from 0.0 pips and a $8 round-turn commission on the Direct account - a straightforward professional-grade execution desk without the marketing overhead of larger brokers.
Blueberry Markets edges ahead with a score of 4.3/5 vs ACY Securities's 4/5. A narrow margin, so review the breakdown below to see where each broker has a clear advantage.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0 pips.
Both brokers show an equally strong safety profile across regulation, fund protection, and client safeguards.
ACY Securities has a cost edge: lower commission ($7/lot).
Both brokers offer an equivalent platform selection with similar exclusive and proprietary options.
Blueberry Markets edges out ACY Securities with a higher editorial score (4.3/5 vs 4/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Sydney, Australia |
| Min deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $8/lot |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | ASIC VFSC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit ACY Securities | Visit Blueberry Markets |
Pros
2,200+ instruments including share CFDs and ETF CFDs
TradingView integration for browser-based chart execution
ASIC regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
ASIC-regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Raw ECN Direct account with published execution statistics
No bonus marketing - pure execution focus
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Cons
$200 minimum for ECN Ultra account
Less established brand than IC Markets or Pepperstone in Australia
Limited proprietary tools
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Cons
$100 minimum deposit required
Limited product range - forex, indices, commodities, crypto only
No copy trading or social features
ECN commission slightly above the cheapest competitors
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Blueberry Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, Blueberry Markets ranks higher with a score of 4.3/5 vs 4/5 for ACY Securities. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; ACY Securities and Blueberry Markets may each suit different trader profiles.
Both ACY Securities and Blueberry Markets offer spreads starting from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Consider commissions and account types when evaluating total trading costs.
ACY Securities has a lower minimum deposit of $50, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and Blueberry Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Both are considered safe. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners: ACY Securities has a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry; both brokers offer negative balance protection. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
ACY Securities offers maximum leverage of 500:1, while Blueberry Markets offers up to 500:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
ACY Securities charges $7 per lot, lower than Blueberry Markets's $8 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and Blueberry Markets offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; ACY Securities exclusively offers TradingView; Blueberry Markets exclusively offers cTrader.
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