ADS Securities and Blueberry Markets meet in a regulatory-credibility showdown with different execution tools and protection features. The tension centers on price transparency, platform choice, and risk safeguards.
ADS Securities and Blueberry Markets are closely matched, but Blueberry Markets offers negative balance protection that ADS Securities does not.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ADS Securities if…
Choose ADS Securities if you want phone support and multilingual assistance, plus a proprietary trading platform.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you value a larger instrument set and negative balance protection.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Blueberry Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.50 pips for ADS Securities, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.8 / 5▲ | 4.5 / 5 |
Pros
FSRA (ADGM) and FCA dual regulation, institutional-grade UAE framework
Institutional prime brokerage liquidity for tight spreads
Multi-asset including equities and fixed income
FIX API available for algorithmic and professional clients
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ADS Securities | Blueberry Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | 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 | Pass | 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 |
ADS Securities and Blueberry Markets share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: Blueberry Markets requires a lower minimum deposit.
Blueberry Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than ADS Securities's 0.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Blueberry Markets has $100, while ADS Securities requires at least $2000. This makes Blueberry Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ADS Securities and Blueberry Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
Blueberry Markets stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ADS Securities lists maximum leverage of 200:1, while Blueberry Markets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Blueberry Markets charges $8 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for ADS Securities are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ADS Securities supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ADS Securities has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
ADS Securities wins for safety and regulation with dual FSRA and FCA oversight.
Blueberry Markets wins for active traders with raw ECN spreads and published execution statistics.
Blueberry Markets is better suited for scalpers: tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Blueberry Markets wins for platform choice with MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Blueberry Markets wins for beginners due to its low $100 minimum deposit.
Blueberry Markets wins for instrument variety with 300 available instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
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| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Sydney, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $2,000 | $100▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $8/lot |
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| N/A | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 200:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FSRA FCA | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform 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
$2,000 minimum deposit, not accessible to entry-level retail traders
Primary focus on institutional and HNW clients; limited retail tools
Less suitable for traders seeking educational support or copy trading
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
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
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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