Blueberry Markets and Exness face off on regulation quality, pricing, and platform breadth. The tension centers on safety nets versus execution advantages.
Blueberry Markets and Exness are closely matched, with Exness providing investor compensation scheme coverage that Blueberry lacks.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you want MT4, MT5, and cTrader with transparent ECN pricing.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness if you want ultra-high leverage and 24/7 instant withdrawals.
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 0.30 pips for Exness, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.4/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.3 / 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 | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The scores are close: Blueberry Markets rates 4.3/5 and Exness rates 4.4/5. Exness 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.
Blueberry Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than Exness's 0.3 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Exness has $1, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes Exness more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Blueberry Markets and Exness 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, two factors stand out: Exness requires a lower minimum deposit ($1), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Blueberry Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while Exness lists up to 2000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Exness charges $3.5 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 5, MetaTrader 4, while Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Exness earns safer profile via FCA regulation and investor compensation coverage.
Exness provides ultra-high leverage and 24/7 instant withdrawals.
Exness is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($3.5/lot).
Blueberry Markets offers cTrader along with MT4/MT5.
Blueberry Markets provides 300 instruments versus Exness 200.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $1▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.3 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $3.5/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.8 pips | 0.65 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCryptoP2P |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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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
Near-unlimited leverage on offshore entity
Extremely low $1 minimum deposit on Standard account
Instant withdrawals available 24/7 including weekends
One of the world's highest-volume retail FX brokers
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
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
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
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
Not available to US residents
EU clients face significant leverage restrictions
Unlimited leverage carries extreme risk for inexperienced traders
No proprietary platform
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