Blueberry Markets and Tickmill face off on regulation, costs, and platforms. The tension centers on protections, pricing, and execution options, inviting a closer look at the trade offs.
Blueberry Markets and Tickmill are closely matched overall, but Tickmill offers an investor compensation scheme that Blueberry does not.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you value ASIC regulation and a raw ECN Direct account with published execution.
Choose Tickmill if…
Choose Tickmill if you want higher leverage up to 1000:1 and access to an investor compensation scheme with multilingual support.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 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 | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Blueberry Markets and Tickmill share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
Both Blueberry Markets and Tickmill start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both Blueberry Markets and Tickmill require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
Both Blueberry Markets and Tickmill 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 Tickmill lists up to 1000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Tickmill 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 cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Tickmill supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
Tickmill is favored for regulation with FCA, CySEC and FSCA coverage.
Tickmill wins for active traders with lower $6/lot pricing and up to 1000:1 leverage.
Tickmill is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
Blueberry Markets offers MT4, MT5 and cTrader for broader platform choice.
Tickmill is best for beginners due to phone support and multilingual service.
Tickmill wins instrument variety with 600 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $8/lot | $6/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.8 pips | 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 1,000:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | FCA FSCA 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
Industry-low commission of $6 round-turn on Pro account
Strong FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulatory coverage
No dealing desk on Pro and Raw accounts
Negative balance protection for retail clients
Client funds held in segregated accounts
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
No cTrader support
Limited asset classes compared to multi-asset peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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