Two brokers compete on regulation, pricing, and platform breadth. Blueberry Markets emphasizes ASIC regulation and raw spreads from 0 pips with $8/lot, while Interactive Brokers highlights 17,000 markets and a proprietary platform.
Interactive Brokers edges Blueberry Markets on the editorial score. Interactive Brokers also offers 17,000 instruments compared with Blueberry's 300.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you want ASIC regulation and MT4/MT5 plus cTrader.
Choose Interactive Brokers if…
Choose Interactive Brokers if you want access to 17,000 markets and a proprietary platform.
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 0.20 pips for Interactive Brokers, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.6/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 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 | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Blueberry Markets rates 4.3/5 and Interactive Brokers rates 4.6/5. Interactive Brokers 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 Interactive Brokers's 0.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Interactive Brokers has no minimum deposit, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes Interactive Brokers more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Blueberry Markets and Interactive Brokers 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: Interactive Brokers has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, 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 Interactive Brokers 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.
Interactive Brokers charges $2 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 Interactive Brokers supports Trader Workstation (TWS), Proprietary Web/Mobile. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Interactive Brokers has exclusive access to Trader Workstation (TWS) and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Interactive Brokers wins safety and regulation with multiple top-tier authorities and investor compensation coverage.
Interactive Brokers wins for active traders due to 17,000 markets and lower commissions.
Interactive Brokers is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($2/lot).
Blueberry Markets wins platform choice for MT4/MT5 and cTrader availability.
Interactive Brokers wins for beginners with $0 minimum deposit.
Interactive Brokers wins instrument variety with 17,000 markets versus 300.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 1978 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Greenwich, United States |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.2 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $2/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.8 pips | 0.4 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 50:1▲ 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 transferACH |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferACH |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | First withdrawal/month free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA ASIC JFSA IIROC DFSA CNB CMVM CNV AMF SEC MFSA SFC SEBI CBI CMF NFA FSC FINRA |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Trader Workstation (TWS) Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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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
Available to US residents
Lowest margin rates in industry
150+ global markets
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
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
Steeper learning curve on TWS
No MT4 / MT5
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
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