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BlackBull Markets vs XM

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

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.

XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA

Long-established multi-asset broker with a $5 minimum deposit and four-jurisdiction regulation including ASIC and DFSA. Strong educational resources and a copy-trading marketplace make it a popular pick for newer traders.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: BlackBull Markets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: BlackBull Markets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureBlackBull MarketsXM
Trust score8.68.4
RegulatorsFMA-NZ, FSA-SeychellesASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize
HeadquartersCyprus
Founded2009
Min deposit$0.00$5
Max leverage1:5001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.70 pips
Commission per lot$6$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD

BlackBull Markets is best for

NZ residents
cTrader users
Small-account starters

XM is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders