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BlackBull Markets vs ThinkMarkets

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for BlackBull Markets and ThinkMarkets.

BlackBull MarketsTrust 8.6/10
FMA-NZ
FSA-Seychelles

New Zealand-headquartered broker, FMA regulated. ECN execution with no minimum deposit on Standard account. Excellent fit for NZ residents.

ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA

AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: BlackBull Markets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: BlackBull Markets and ThinkMarkets have identical EUR/USD spreads.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureBlackBull MarketsThinkMarkets
Trust score8.68.5
RegulatorsFMA-NZ, FSA-SeychellesASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-Japan
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$6$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methods
Withdrawal methods
Withdrawal speed
Base currencies

BlackBull Markets is best for

NZ residents
cTrader users
Small-account starters

ThinkMarkets is best for

Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents