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XM vs BlackBull Markets (2026): Which Broker Is Better?

Compare fees, spreads, minimum deposits, platforms and regulatory information side by side. Conditions vary by country and legal entity.

Data last verified 2026-10-31Sources and verificationHow we compare brokers

Quick verdict

XM has the higher Brokeradar score

XM leads this comparison with an editorial score of 4.6/5. BlackBull Markets has the lowest recorded entry deposit at $0 on ECN Standard and Prime, while BlackBull Markets offers the broadest platform selection in our current dataset. The right choice still depends on the entity available in your country and the account type you use.

Comparing 2 brokers

XM
Editorial score
★ 4.6 / 5
Min Deposit
$5
Spreads From
0.8 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 1:1000
Regulation
CySEC, FSC Belize, ASIC, DFSA UAE, FSCA South Africa, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya
Platforms
MT4, MT5, XM App
Islamic Accounts
Yes, Swap-Free
Established Year
2009
Data last verified
2026-10-31
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BlackBull Markets
Editorial score
★ 4.2 / 5
Min Deposit
$0 on ECN Standard and Prime
Spreads From
0.0 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 1:500
Regulation
FMA New Zealand, FSA Seychelles
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, BlackBull CopyTrader
Islamic Accounts
Yes, Swap-Free
Established Year
2014
Data last verified
2026-11-02
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XM vs BlackBull Markets: key differences

Calculated from the recorded data for each broker. The account type and legal entity you are onboarded by can change these figures.

  • Lower minimum deposit

    Advantage: BlackBull Markets

    XM
    $5
    BlackBull Markets
    $0 on ECN Standard and Prime

  • Higher maximum leverage

    Advantage: XM

    XM
    Up to 1:1000
    BlackBull Markets
    Up to 1:500

  • Platforms only one broker offers

    Platforms available at only one of the compared brokers.

    XM
    XM App
    BlackBull Markets
    cTrader, TradingView, BlackBull CopyTrader

  • Licences only one broker holds

    Regulators that appear for only one of the compared brands.

    XM
    CySEC, FSC Belize, ASIC, DFSA UAE, FSCA South Africa, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya
    BlackBull Markets
    FMA New Zealand

  • More account base currencies

    Advantage: BlackBull Markets

    XM
    4
    BlackBull Markets
    9

  • Longer track record

    Advantage: XM

    XM
    2009
    BlackBull Markets
    2014

XM vs BlackBull Markets: fees and spreads

XM trading costs

Published spreads start from 0.8 pips. The minimum deposit recorded is $5. Raw and standard accounts can use different spread and commission models, so compare the account-level schedule before funding.

BlackBull Markets trading costs

Published spreads start from 0.0 pips. The minimum deposit recorded is $0 on ECN Standard and Prime. Raw and standard accounts can use different spread and commission models, so compare the account-level schedule before funding.

Regulation and country availability

A broker brand can serve customers through multiple legal entities. Licenses, leverage limits and compensation arrangements may therefore differ between two customers using the same brand.

XM

Licenses recorded: CySEC, FSC Belize, ASIC, DFSA UAE, FSCA South Africa, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya.

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BlackBull Markets

Licenses recorded: FMA New Zealand, FSA Seychelles.

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Who should choose each broker?

Choose XM if…

  • ✓ Super low $5 minimum deposit
  • ✓ Excellent educational webinars
  • ✓ Huge array of deposit bonuses

Consider first: Doesn't offer cTrader or TradingView; Crypto CFDs availability is limited in EU.

Choose BlackBull Markets if…

  • ✓ MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
  • ✓ ECN Prime pricing from 0.0 pips
  • ✓ FMA New Zealand and FSA Seychelles disclosures

Consider first: The international entity has no statutory compensation scheme identified; Prime commission must be included when comparing raw spreads.

Sources and verification

Figures on this page come from the Brokeradar dataset and should be verified against the official broker pages and regulator registers below before you fund an account. Entity, leverage and fee schedules change and vary by country.

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