Blueberry Markets and EightCap compete on cost, platforms, and regulation. The axis of tension is which offers stronger protections and broader tooling.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you prioritize ASIC regulation and pure ECN execution with 0 pips spreads and $8/lot.
Choose if…
Choose EightCap if you value FCA regulation, investor compensation, TradingView on one account, and $7/lot commissions.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
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
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Blueberry Markets | EightCap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| 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 | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
Blueberry Markets and EightCap share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
Both Blueberry Markets and EightCap start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both Blueberry Markets and EightCap require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both Blueberry Markets and EightCap 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.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
Blueberry Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while EightCap 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.
EightCap charges $7 per lot, lower than Blueberry Markets's $8 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while EightCap supports TradingView, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. EightCap has exclusive access to TradingView.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
EightCap wins safety and regulation with FCA licensing and investor compensation coverage.
EightCap wins for active traders with four platforms and TradingView integration.
EightCap is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($7/lot).
EightCap leads platform choice by offering MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView on one account.
EightCap wins for beginners with a no-minimum-deposit Standard account.
EightCap offers the broadest instrument variety with 800 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $7/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.8 pips | 0.7 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 12 months) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | ASIC FCA SCB |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | TradingView cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
Pros
MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView all available on one account
Capitalise.ai code-free automation included at no extra cost
ASIC (391441) and FCA (921296) dual regulation
Razor account: raw EUR/USD from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
No minimum deposit on Standard account
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
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
Cons
$100 minimum on Razor ECN account
Shorter public track record than IC Markets or Pepperstone
Research and educational content thinner than larger peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Blueberry Markets and EightCap are closely matched, with EightCap's broader regulation and investor compensation serving as the clearest differentiator.
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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