A head-to-head comparison of Blueberry Markets and Saxo Bank 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.
Danish-licensed bank with the deepest multi-asset coverage we cover, premium SaxoTraderGO/PRO platforms, and tiered pricing for active traders.
Saxo Bank edges ahead with a score of 4.7/5 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.
Blueberry Markets offers tighter spreads from 0 pips vs 0.6 pips for Saxo Bank, reducing trading costs.
Saxo Bank has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
Blueberry Markets has a cost edge: raw/ECN spreads, tighter spreads from 0 pips.
Both brokers offer an equivalent platform selection with similar exclusive and proprietary options.
Saxo Bank edges out Blueberry Markets with a higher editorial score (4.7/5 vs 4.3/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.7/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5 | 4.9 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2016 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Min deposit | $100 | No minimum |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Commission / lot | $8/lot | N/A |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 30:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA ASIC DFSA FINMA Finansinspektionen Finanstilsynet CMA CBI FSC Finanstilsynet KNF MFSA |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit Blueberry Markets | Visit Saxo Bank |
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
Licensed bank (Denmark)
Best-in-class multi-asset platform
Tiered active-trader pricing
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
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
Higher minimums on classic accounts than ECN brokers
No MT4 / MT5
No raw spread account option
Inactivity fee applies
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Blueberry Markets | Saxo Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Fail |
| 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 |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, Saxo Bank ranks higher with a score of 4.7/5 vs 4.3/5 for Blueberry Markets. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; Blueberry Markets and Saxo Bank may each suit different trader profiles.
Blueberry Markets offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to Saxo Bank's spreads from 0.6 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Saxo Bank has a lower minimum deposit of no minimum required, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes Saxo Bank more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Blueberry Markets and Saxo Bank 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: Saxo Bank has a lower minimum deposit (no minimum), lowering the barrier to entry; 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 Saxo Bank offers up to 30:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
Blueberry Markets charges $8 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for the other broker are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Blueberry Markets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and Saxo Bank offers Proprietary Web/Mobile; Blueberry Markets exclusively offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader; Saxo Bank exclusively offers Proprietary Web/Mobile.
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