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In this head to head comparison of Capital.com vs BlackBull Markets, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Capital.com and BlackBull Markets are both online brokers not publicly traded or affiliated with banks, offering traders diverse investment opportunities. Capital.com, founded in 2016, is considered a trusted broker with a Trust Score of 87 out of 99, backed by three Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license. This places them in the 'trusted' category according to ratings by ForexBrokers.com.
BlackBull Markets, established in 2014, has a Trust Score rating of 78, reflecting an average risk level. They hold one Tier-1 license, which signifies a certain level of trust, but lack Tier-2 licenses. Both brokers provide a secure environment; however, Capital.com appears to offer stronger regulatory support compared to BlackBull Markets given its higher trust score and additional licenses.
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| Year Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 0 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
For commissions and fees, Capital.com edges out BlackBull Markets. Capital.com earns 5/5 stars and ranks #3 of 63 in the Commissions and Fees category at ForexBrokers.com, while BlackBull Markets scores 4.5/5 stars and ranks #19 of 63. In short, Capital.com comes in slightly better than the industry average, and BlackBull sits around the industry average depending on the account type you choose.
Capital.com keeps pricing simple for retail traders with one main account, plus a professional account for those who qualify (note: professional status reduces certain retail protections). Its average EUR/USD spread was about 0.67 pips in April 2024 (0.6712), which is lower than the industry average and appealing if you want low-cost forex trading.
BlackBull Markets’ costs vary by account. The commission-free Standard account has no minimum deposit but wider spreads. The Prime account requires $2,000, delivers an average 0.16-pip EUR/USD spread (March 2024), and charges a 0.30-pip commission per side ($3 per side, $6 round turn per lot), bringing the all-in cost to about 0.76 pips—often the better pick versus Standard. For high-volume traders, the ECN Institutional account needs $20,000 and lowers commission to $2 per side ($4 round turn).
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $0 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.64 | 0.71 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.67 | 0.71 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com and BlackBull Markets both support forex trading (CFD/spot) and offer crypto CFDs, though neither lets you buy actual crypto. BlackBull Markets lists far more total instruments (about 26,000 vs Capital.com’s 5,585), making it better for sheer market variety. That said, Capital.com offers more forex pairs (125 vs BlackBull’s 72), which may appeal to currency-focused traders.
If you want to buy real shares, BlackBull Markets has the edge: it offers exchange-traded U.S. and international stocks, plus copy trading. Capital.com does not offer real share dealing or copy trading. For Range of Investments, Capital.com is rated 4.5/5 stars (ranked #23 of 63), while BlackBull Markets earns 5/5 stars (ranked #6 of 63).
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 26000 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 72 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | Yes |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Comparing Capital.com vs BlackBull Markets for trading platforms and tools: both brokers provide free demo (paper) accounts, web-based trading, Windows desktop platforms, and the ability to place trades directly from charts. Capital.com adds an in-house proprietary platform alongside MetaTrader 4 (MT4), but does not offer MetaTrader 5 (MT5) or copy trading. BlackBull Markets does not have a proprietary platform, but it supports both MT4 and MT5 and includes copy trading.
If you prefer an easy-to-use, broker-built platform, Capital.com stands out; if you want MT5 and copy trading, BlackBull Markets is the better fit. According to ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com earns 4.5 out of 5 stars for Trading Platforms and Tools and ranks #10 of 63 brokers, while BlackBull Markets earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #31 of 63.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 109 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com and BlackBull Markets both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android, with helpful features like price alerts, 30 built‑in technical studies, trendline drawing, and auto‑saved chart annotations. These tools make it easy to track markets and analyze price action on the go.
Key differences: BlackBull Markets syncs watchlists between the mobile app and your web account, while Capital.com does not. However, Capital.com earns the higher overall marks for mobile: it’s rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #11 out of 63 brokers by ForexBrokers.com, compared with BlackBull’s 4 stars and #33 ranking. If synced watchlists are a must, BlackBull Markets has the edge; if overall mobile experience matters more, Capital.com comes out ahead.
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BlackBull Markets
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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When comparing market research offerings between Capital.com and BlackBull Markets, both brokers provide daily market commentary and comprehensive economic calendars. However, Capital.com takes a lead with exclusive features such as forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg and Reuters, as well as market insights powered by TipRanks, giving traders a broader perspective on market movements. Furthermore, both platforms offer sentiment-based trading tools, which are valuable for understanding trader positioning across various instruments. While BlackBull Markets shines with technical analysis tools like Autochartist, Capital.com continues to outpace with its diverse range of fundamental research tools.
In terms of awards and recognition, Capital.com holds a higher rating of 4.5 stars for research compared to BlackBull Markets' 4 stars. According to ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com ranks as the 14th best out of 63 brokers in the research category, while BlackBull Markets follows at 18th place. This gap reflects the subtle differences in their research offerings that can make a significant impact on a trader's analytical capabilities, making Capital.com a preferred choice for those looking closely at comprehensive and authoritative market data.
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BlackBull Markets
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | Yes | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com and BlackBull Markets both give beginners a clear path into trading with extensive video lessons. Each broker offers at least 10 beginner videos and at least 10 advanced videos that explain trading concepts in plain language. If live learning matters to you, BlackBull Markets stands out by hosting monthly educational webinars, while Capital.com does not offer ongoing client webinars.
In independent testing by ForexBrokers.com, Capital.com earns a higher Education score (4.5/5) and ranks #8 out of 63 brokers, while BlackBull Markets scores 4/5 and ranks #29. In short: pick BlackBull Markets if you want regular live webinars, and choose Capital.com if you’re after a higher-rated learning experience for getting started with trading.
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BlackBull Markets
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| Webinars | No | Yes |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than BlackBull Markets. Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #10, while BlackBull Markets finished with an overall rank of #24.
Capital.com stands out for its quality research, strong educational content, and innovative web platform. Capital.com holds fewer regulatory licenses and offers a narrower range of markets than some of the best brokers, but still significantly outperforms the industry average.
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Among online brokers, Capital.com and BlackBull Markets do not allow buying actual delivered cryptocurrencies, but both support trading cryptocurrency CFDs.
For deposit and withdrawal methods, Capital.com and BlackBull Markets both do not offer ACH/SEPA but do accept bank wires; Capital.com supports PayPal and Skrill, while BlackBull Markets supports Skrill but not PayPal; Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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