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Alpari vs BlackBull Markets

Compare Alpari and BlackBull Markets side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Alpari

Alpari

Forex traders wanting ECN accounts

Alpari is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1998, offering MetaTrader 4 and 5, four account types including E…

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BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Active forex and multi-asset traders

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and pla…

Head-to-head comparison

Alpari vs BlackBull Markets
Feature Alpari BlackBull Markets
Minimum deposit - US$0
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators MISA FSA
Best for Forex traders wanting ECN accounts Active forex and multi-asset traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Alpari

Alpari

Pros

  • Operating since 1998 with over 1 million clients
  • Four account types including commission-free Standard and ECN options
  • Pro ECN spreads from 0.0 pips
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support
  • PAMM copy-trading with minimum investment from $50
  • Demo account available with no restrictions
  • High leverage available (varies by account and instrument)
  • Multiple deposit and withdrawal methods including crypto

Cons

  • Regulated only by MISA, an offshore regulator - no Tier-1 license (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
  • No compensation scheme beyond the Financial Commission's 20,000 EUR limit
  • $10 monthly inactivity fee after 3 months of dormancy
  • Deposit fees of up to 2.5% on some card methods
  • Limited educational resources compared to larger brokers
  • Alpari UK went into administration in 2015 - the current entity is a separate continuation of the brand
  • Standard account EUR/USD average spread around 1.7 pips is relatively wide
BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Pros

  • US$0 minimum deposit on ECN accounts
  • Prime spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Client funds are kept in segregated accounts
  • TradingView, MT4, MT5 and cTrader are available
  • CopyTrader can copy trades in real time
  • Free TradingView Essential, Plus or Premium is available
  • Free VPS available after a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots

Cons

  • Prime and Prime+ charge US$3.00 per lot per side
  • Swap-free accounts may carry administrative fees
  • Free VPS requires a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots
  • USD $25 VPS charge applies if requirements are not met
  • Standard ECN spreads start at 0.8 pips
Alpari

Alpari

Alpari is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1998, offering MetaTrader 4 and 5, four account types including ECN, PAMM copy trading, and 750+ instruments.

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BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

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