Deriv.com vs IQ Option

Deriv.com vs IQ Option Comparison Table 2024
Deriv.com	IQ Option
Review 4.6	Review 4
Traders from US not accepted See available binary options brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available binary options brokers
Deriv.com is a low cost, multi-asset broker with over 2.5 million global clients. With just a $5 minimum deposit, the firm offers CFDs, multipliers and more recently accumulators, alongside proprietary synthetic products which can't be found elsewhere. Deriv provides both its own in-house charting software and the hugely popular MetaTrader 5.	IQ Option is a trusted broker with multi-asset trading on its user-friendly proprietary platform. The broker provides trading on forex, stocks, cryptos, indices, commodities and ETFs with competitive fees and a good suite of extra features and educational content. You can also open an account with just $10.
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Customer Reviews
4.3 Based on 3 Deriv.com customer reviews	5 Based on 1 IQ Option customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Deriv.com will suit day traders looking to make fast-paced trades using CFDs and multipliers with high leverage up to 1:1000. The broker is also the industry leader in synthetic indices, which simulate real market movements and are available around the clock. "	"IQ Option is a good broker for beginners with a slick platform and low minimum investment. New users can also open an account in three easy steps."
Pros
Traders can use multipliers between 1 and 30, with take profit, stop loss and deal cancellation parameters There's a good range of fast deposit and withdrawal methods with zero payment fees and low minimum deposits The free demo account is ideal for practicing short-term trading strategies and no registration is required Deriv continues to offer fast and reliable 24/7 support and the WhatsApp service is particularly convenient Beginners and experienced day traders can access a good range of 20+ technical indicators in Deriv Trader vs 30+ in MT5 Deriv bolstered its short-term trading opportunities in 2024 with accumulator options on simulated indices featuring up to 5% growth rates Deriv X now features TradingView integration for a modern trading experience with a superior charting package The low $5 minimum initial deposit suits those on a lower budget	User-friendly platform for beginners Excellent range of payment methods Reliable 24/7 multilingual support Access to IQ Option community High payouts on binary options iOS & Android compatible app
Cons
There are limited copy trading tools and analysis features compared to alternatives like IQ Cent The range of 100+ assets trails some competitors such as Quotex which offers 400+ There's no loyalty program or rebate scheme for high volume traders	€10 inactivity fee after 90 days No MetaTrader 4 integration
Awards
	Most Trusted Broker 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 - BinaryOptions.net Best Binary Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
CFDs, Multipliers, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities	CFD, Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Digital Options
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$5	$10
Trading Platforms
Deriv Trader Deriv X MT5 TradingView	Own
Payment Methods
Volet Airtm AstroPay Banxa Boleto Credit Card Diners Club FasaPay JCB Card JetonCash Maestro Mastercard Neteller Paysafecard Paytrust Perfect Money Przelewy24 Skrill Sticpay Trustly Visa WebMoney Wire Transfer	Volet Alipay Boleto Credit Card GlobePay Maestro MoneyGram Perfect Money QIWI Skrill Sofort Vietcombank Transfer Wire Transfer Yandex Money
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.001 Lots
Regulator
MFSA, LFSA, VFSC, BFSC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	0.2%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android and Windows
App Review
Deriv GO shines with its straightforward app design and diverse trading opportunities, from traditional markets to custom indices that simulate real-world markets and offer 24-hour trading, including on weekends. The in-app chat assistance, which can’t be found at many alternatives, is also fast and reliable, providing an important layer of support for new users.	IQ Option provide a superbly easy to use mobile app. Offering forex trading, plus some bespoke trading instruments of their own, IQ deliver a slick, secure platform for shorter term trades. Recent upgrades have also synchronised the look and feel of both the web trader and mobile platform, making switching between the two, seamless.
Android App Rating
4.5	4.2
iOS App Rating
4.2	4.3
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, DBots
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Deriv allows clients to replicate the positions of experienced traders through signals on DMT5. You can receive signals in real-time and decide whether to action trades in your own account. The best part is that the process of copying is fully automated, which is ideal for beginners seeking a hands-off approach.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
DMT5
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	Yes
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$25
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD	USD EUR GBP ZAR
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Dow Jones Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500
Commodities
Gold Oil Precious Metals Silver	Gold Oil
CFD Trading
You can trade CFDs on popular markets, including the broker's exclusive synthetic indices which are available 24/7. There are plenty of charting tools available for technical traders, including over 20 indicators in the Deriv Trader platform. New users can also open an account and start trading CFDs instantly.	IQ Option deals primarily in CFDs, which are available on stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies and several other markets. The leverage available is in line with EU restrictions, to a maximum of 1:30 on major forex pairs but with less available on more volatile assets. Trades are commission-free with floating spreads and clients can use the award-winning platform.
Leverage
1:1000	1:500
FTSE Spread
0.5
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	1
Oil Spread
0.018	2.3
Stocks Spread
0.07	2
Forex Trading
Clients can go long or short on a string of major, minor and exotic currency pairs. Spreads on EUR/USD are competitive at 0.5 pips, only marginally trailing the 0.4-pip spreads at alternatives like Alpari. Forex CFDs are available via MT5 and multipliers on the broker's beginner-friendly DTrader.	IQ Option offers CFD trading on 24 forex assets, including major pairs and some minors. EU traders can access a maximum of 1:30 leverage in line with local regulations. The broker offers commission-free trades but spreads are on the high side so the brand does not excel in this area.
Forex App
	IQ Option provide a superbly easy to use mobile app. Offering forex trading, plus some bespoke trading instruments of their own, IQ deliver a slick, secure platform for shorter term trades. Recent upgrades have synchronised the look and feel of both the Webtrader and mobile platform, making switching between the two, seamless. Try it out via the free demo account.
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	5 pips
EURUSD Spread
0.5	14 pips
EURGBP Spread
0.5	15 pips
Assets
30+	60+
Cryptocurrency
Deriv.com continues to offer a strong selection of 30+ crypto pairs - this is more than double the range offered at our leading competitor, IQ Cent. 1:2 leverage is also available so you can magnify potential returns, and there are no commissions which is ideal for newer day traders.	IQ Option is a leading crypto broker. They offer multipliers and a huge range of digital currency markets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano. Leverage of up to 1:2 is available with a variable spread and no commission. Newer traders will also rate the intuitive trading software.
Spread
From 0.5	BTC 7%, ETH 12% (Var)
Coins
BTC LTC ETH USDT USDC	BTC TRX XRP BCH ETH EOS OMG ETC QTUM ZEC LTC DASH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Deriv.com offers premium binary options on traditional and emerging financial markets with payouts up to 50,000 USD. Binaries are available 24/7, 365 days a year on a secure platform with responsive customer support.	IQ Option is a top-rated binary options and digital trading broker. Trade on a user-friendly platform with a low starting deposit. Simply decide whether the price of an asset will go up or down to win a predetermined payout up to 90%+.
Payout
100%	91%
Expiry Times
15 seconds to 365 days
Ladder Options
Yes	Yes
Boundary Options
Yes	Yes

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