Blueberry Markets and Forex.com clash on execution quality, fees, and platform options. Both offer MT4/MT5 and segregated funds; the outcome hinges on regulatory protections and investor safeguards.
Blueberry Markets and Forex.com are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is Forex.com's investor compensation scheme, which Blueberry Markets does not have.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you value ASIC regulation, pure ECN execution, and no deposit fees.
Choose Forex.com if…
Choose Forex.com if you value phone support and investor compensation along with deep research tools.
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 1.00 pips for Forex.com, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.2/ 5 |
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| 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 | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| 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 Forex.com rates 4.2/5. Blueberry Markets 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 Forex.com's 1 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Both Blueberry Markets and Forex.com require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both Blueberry Markets and Forex.com 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 Forex.com lists up to 50:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Forex.com 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 5, MetaTrader 4, while Forex.com supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader. Forex.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Forex.com wins safety & regulation due to broader regulator coverage (NFA/CFTC/FCA/ASIC/MAS/IIROC) vs Blueberry's ASIC and VFSC.
Blueberry Markets wins for active traders with 500:1 leverage and raw ECN execution.
Forex.com is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($7/lot).
Forex.com wins platform choice with a proprietary platform along with MT4/MT5.
Forex.com wins for beginners with multilingual support.
Forex.com wins instrument variety with 400 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Bedminster, New Jersey, USA |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 1 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $7/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.8 pips▼ lower | 1.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 50:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | $15/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 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 | ASIC VFSC | FCA ASIC MAS IIROC CFTC NFA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile 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
One of the few brokers accepting US retail forex clients
Deep research tools including macro analysis
Raw spread account with competitive $7 round-turn commission
MT4, MT5 and proprietary platforms
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
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
$100 minimum deposit is higher than some peers
US clients restricted to 50:1 leverage on major pairs
Raw account pricing not available in all jurisdictions
Inactivity fee applies
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