Blueberry Markets vs Star Trader: Honest 2026 Comparison
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Blueberry Markets is the established ASIC-regulated CFD broker with the bundled MACRO MASTERY desk overlay, while Star Trader is the newer partner offering a funded-style evaluation track alongside live broker accounts. The choice depends on whether the trader wants conventional broker execution (Blueberry) or the evaluation-funded blend that Star Trader offers.
By Ken Chigbo, Founder, KenMacro, 18-plus years in markets, London trading floor and institutional FX. The framework runs daily inside the MACRO MASTERY desk.
Quick verdict
- For operating track record, Blueberry wins. ASIC-regulated since 2016 vs Star Trader’s newer 2024 launch.
- For funded-style account access, Star Trader wins. Evaluation track that converts into a live funded account.
- For regulator depth, Blueberry wins. ASIC oversight on the primary entity.
- For minimum deposit, Star Trader edges. 50 dollars vs Blueberry’s 100 dollars.
- For the MACRO MASTERY desk overlay, both qualify. Bundled access through the KenMacro IB partnership.
- For platform set, both deliver. MT4, MT5, TradingView available on each.
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At a glance
| Variable | Blueberry Markets | Star Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2024 |
| Regulation | ASIC, SCB | FSCA (via affiliated entity) |
| Min deposit / fee | $100 | $50 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.0 to 0.1 pips raw (Raw account), 1.0 pip (Standard) | 0.0 to 0.3 pips raw (ECN), 1.4 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | $7 round-turn (Raw account) | $6 round-turn (ECN) |
| Max leverage | 1:30 ASIC retail, up to 1:500 SCB offshore | Up to 1:500 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Blueberry App | MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Payment / payouts | Bank wire, cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller. Free withdrawals over $100. Same-day processing window. | Bank wire, cards, crypto, e-wallets. Free withdrawals over $100. |
| Trustpilot 2026 | 4.4 / 5 | Early-stage, limited sample |
| Key strength | ASIC oversight plus the bundled MACRO MASTERY desk overlay | Funded-style evaluation track plus live broker accounts under one stack |
Regulation and trust
Blueberry operates under ASIC Australian oversight via its execution partner, with segregated client funds at Tier-1 Australian banks, and runs an SCB Bahamas entity for offshore clients. Star Trader is newer, with execution through affiliated regulated entities. Traders prioritising the cleanest single-regulator story should default to Blueberry on this basis. Star Trader’s edge lives elsewhere, in the evaluation-funded account architecture rather than the regulator footprint.
Blueberry Markets, the regulator footprint runs ASIC Australia licence 522790 (Eightcap Pty Ltd, the Blueberry Markets execution partner), and SCB Bahamas oversight on the offshore entity. Segregated client funds at Tier-1 Australian banks (NAB, Westpac).
Star Trader, by contrast, operates under Star Trader operates under affiliated regulated entities. The execution affiliate carries FSCA South Africa oversight, with segregated client funds at Tier-1 banks. Newer firm, shorter operating history than the established brokers in this set.
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Spreads and commission
Both brokers carry raw-spread accounts in similar ranges. Blueberry Raw runs 0.0 to 0.1 pips on EUR/USD with 7 dollars round-turn. Star Trader ECN runs 0.0 to 0.3 pips with 6 dollars round-turn. All-in cost works out to roughly 0.7 to 0.8 pips on Blueberry vs 0.6 to 0.9 pips on Star Trader, depending on the spread state at the moment of execution. For news-print scalpers, the spread state during NFP and FOMC matters more than the published average.
On the headline raw account tier, Blueberry Markets posts 0.0 to 0.1 pips raw (raw account), 1.0 pip (standard) on EUR/USD with $7 round-turn (raw account). Star Trader posts 0.0 to 0.3 pips raw (ecn), 1.4 pips (standard) with $6 round-turn (ecn). Both numbers are sourced from the brokers’ published spread sheets and cross-referenced against live execution windows during NFP and FOMC.
Platforms
Both brokers cover MT4, MT5, and TradingView. Blueberry adds the Blueberry App for mobile-first execution. Star Trader carries the same three core platforms plus the funded-account dashboard for traders running the evaluation track. The platform stack is functionally equivalent for the discretionary trader.
Blueberry Markets’s platform stack covers mt4, mt5, tradingview, blueberry app, while Star Trader runs mt4, mt5, tradingview. Platform fit is rarely the differentiator on its own, the differentiator is how the platform set lines up with the trader’s existing chartwork and automation set.
Payments and withdrawals
Blueberry processes withdrawals same-day on most methods with the free-over-100-dollars rule. Star Trader processes within the standard 24-hour window. Both segregate client funds and both run negative-balance protection. The withdrawal-infrastructure differentiator is operating-history depth, Blueberry has more years of audited trader feedback than Star Trader’s newer launch.
Blueberry Markets: Bank wire, cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller. Free withdrawals over $100. Same-day processing window.
Star Trader: Bank wire, cards, crypto, e-wallets. Free withdrawals over $100.
ASIC regulated. The desk’s preferred broker for retail macro traders who want the MACRO MASTERY desk overlay alongside the platform.
Who should pick Blueberry Markets
Pick Blueberry Markets if you are
Pick Blueberry if you want the established ASIC broker with the longest audited operating history of the two, you prefer the bundled MACRO MASTERY desk overlay on a conventional live account, or you specifically want the deeper regulator footprint and the proven withdrawal cycle.
Who should pick Star Trader
Pick Star Trader if you are
Pick Star Trader if you want the funded-style evaluation track that converts into a live funded account, you are in the funded-trader archetype rather than the discretionary capital archetype, or you specifically want the newer partner stack with the lower minimum deposit.
The desk’s verdict
Desk verdict
Both Blueberry Markets and Star Trader are credible options inside their respective archetypes. The differentiation lives in the layer-specific details: regulation, commission, platforms, and the operating track record. Match the broker to the trader profile rather than chasing the lowest spread in isolation.
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ASIC regulated. Raw-spread ECN execution. Built for active intraday forex and index traders who care about cost per round-turn.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blueberry or Star Trader better for beginners?
Blueberry is the safer default for beginners because of the longer operating track record under ASIC oversight. Star Trader is the cleaner choice for beginners specifically attracted to the funded-trader path rather than discretionary capital trading.
Which has stronger regulation?
Blueberry on regulator depth (ASIC on the execution partner plus SCB offshore). Star Trader operates under affiliated regulated entities, with a shorter audited history due to the newer 2024 launch.
Does Star Trader offer the MACRO MASTERY desk overlay?
Yes. Both Star Trader and Blueberry are partner brokers in the desk stack, so both routes provide bundled access to the MACRO MASTERY framework through the KenMacro IB relationship.
Are Star Trader spreads tighter than Blueberry?
Marginally on commission (6 dollars vs 7 dollars round-turn) but the headline raw-spread averages on Blueberry’s Raw account are tighter. All-in costs are inside the same range.
Which has the longer operating history?
Blueberry, established 2016 and ASIC-regulated for the full period. Star Trader launched in 2024, so the audited operating history is shorter.
Can I run both Blueberry and Star Trader accounts?
Yes. The institutional setup is Blueberry for the conventional capital account and Star Trader for the funded-evaluation track. Both segregate funds, so capital is protected per the regulator rules on each entity.
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Educational analysis only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Manage risk against your own portfolio. CFD and margin trading carry significant risk of loss. Verify current Blueberry Markets and Star Trader terms against each official documentation before opening an account.
Sources cross-referenced for this Blueberry Markets vs Star Trader comparison: https://blueberrymarkets.com/about-us/, https://connectonline.asic.gov.au/RegistrySearch/, https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/blueberrymarkets.com, https://www.startrader.com/about/, Trustpilot aggregations 2026.
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