A head-to-head comparison of Blueberry Markets and FP Markets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
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.
True ECN pricing, all three major platforms, strong ASIC regulation, and IRESS integration for share CFDs - a complete package for active traders.
FP Markets edges ahead with a score of 4.5/5 vs Blueberry Markets's 4.3/5. 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.
FP Markets has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
FP Markets offers more exclusive platform options: TradingView, IRESS.
FP Markets edges out Blueberry Markets with a higher editorial score (4.5/5 vs 4.3/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.5/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Sydney, Australia |
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $6/lot |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | ASIC CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView IRESS |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit Blueberry Markets | Visit FP Markets |
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
Pros
True ECN pricing from 0.0 pips + $6 round-turn commission
Supports MT4, MT5, and cTrader - all three major platforms
IRESS platform for direct-access share CFD trading
Strong ASIC and CySEC regulation
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
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
IRESS platform has a monthly fee for lower-volume traders
Customer support primarily oriented toward Australian trading hours
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Blueberry Markets | FP 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 | 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 |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, FP Markets ranks higher with a score of 4.5/5 vs 4.3/5 for Blueberry Markets. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; Blueberry Markets and FP Markets may each suit different trader profiles.
Both Blueberry Markets and FP Markets offer spreads starting from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Consider commissions and account types when evaluating total trading costs.
Both Blueberry Markets and FP Markets require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both Blueberry Markets and FP 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: both brokers offer negative balance protection. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
Blueberry Markets offers maximum leverage of 500:1, while FP 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.
FP Markets charges $6 per lot, lower than Blueberry Markets's $8 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Blueberry Markets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and FP Markets offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, IRESS; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader; FP Markets exclusively offers TradingView, IRESS.
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