BlackBull Markets vs City Index
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how BlackBull Markets and City Index compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| BlackBull Markets | City Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FSA (Seychelles), FMA (NZ) / FSPR | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (funding method minimums may apply) | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) |
| Spreads from | 0.0 pips (ECN Prime); 0.8 pips (ECN Standard) | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) |
| Commission | ECN Prime: US$3 per lot per side; ECN Standard: $0 | None on MT4 except shares |
| Max leverage | 1:500 on forex and metals (BBG Limited) | – |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, BlackBull CopyTrader | City Index Web Trader (TradingView charts), MetaTrader 4, TradingView |
| Retail accounts losing money | – | 68% |
Full reviews: BlackBull Markets review · City Index review
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at BlackBull Markets and City Index?
BlackBull Markets: No minimum deposit (funding method minimums may apply). City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK).
Are BlackBull Markets and City Index regulated?
BlackBull Markets: FSA (Seychelles), FMA (NZ) / FSPR. City Index: FCA.
Which has tighter spreads, BlackBull Markets or City Index?
Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (ECN Prime); 0.8 pips (ECN Standard) at BlackBull Markets and 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) at City Index; commission: BlackBull Markets ECN Prime: US$3 per lot per side; ECN Standard: $0, City Index None on MT4 except shares.
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