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Choosing between BlackBull Markets and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. BlackBull Markets is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. Bitstamp has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to BlackBull Markets which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
BlackBull Markets
Bitstamp
BlackBull Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, BlackBull Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
BlackBull Markets
3.9 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
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0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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BlackBull Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
BlackBull Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities. Bitstamp adds Crypto.
On spreads, BlackBull Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
BlackBull Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
BlackBull Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes BlackBull Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores BlackBull Markets at 3.93/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. BlackBull Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
BlackBull Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. BlackBull Markets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Bitstamp's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
BlackBull Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
BlackBull Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bitstamp requires $0.
BlackBull Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
BlackBull Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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