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IQ Option

3.6(1.950 reviews)

Popular CFD broker with award-winning platform and low entry barrier

CySEC RegulatedSince 2013
72
Trust Score
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10 $
Min. Deposit
6
Instruments
CySEC
Regulation
2
Platforms

Key Features

CFDs

CFDs trading available

Forex

Forex trading available

Stocks CFDs

Stocks CFDs trading available

Crypto CFDs

Crypto CFDs trading available

Commodities

Commodities trading available

ETFs CFDs

ETFs CFDs trading available

IQ Option Platform

Trading Platform

IQ Option App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Award-winning, intuitive trading platform
  • Very low minimum deposit of $10
  • Over 100 million registered users worldwide
  • CySEC-regulated

Disadvantages

  • No MT4 or MT5 available
  • Digital options restricted in the EU
  • Limited research and analysis tools

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About IQ Option

IQ Option is a CySEC-regulated CFD broker founded in 2013, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. With over 100 million registered users worldwide and nearly 2,000 customer reviews, IQ Option is one of the most well-known and widely used online brokers, particularly among beginners. The broker is famous for its award-winning, visually appealing trading platform specifically designed for intuitive operation on desktop and mobile devices. The platform offers CFDs on Forex, stocks, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and ETFs with a multiplier system. Digital options were a core product but are subject to restrictions in the EU. With a minimum deposit of just $10, IQ Option has the lowest entry barrier in comparison. The platform deliberately forgoes MetaTrader and relies on a completely proprietary solution. IQ Option is particularly suitable for beginners and casual traders seeking a visually appealing and easy-to-use platform.

IQ Option FAQ

Does IQ Option offer MetaTrader?
No, IQ Option does not offer MT4 or MT5. The broker exclusively uses its own award-winning platform, optimized for user-friendliness and visual design.
Are digital options available at IQ Option in the EU?
Digital options are restricted in the EU under ESMA regulations. European clients can primarily trade CFDs on Forex, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. Digital options are only available outside the EU.
What is the minimum deposit at IQ Option?
The minimum deposit at IQ Option is just $10, making the broker one of the most accessible on the market. Individual trades can be placed starting from $1.
How many users does IQ Option have?
IQ Option has over 100 million registered users worldwide, making it one of the largest online trading platforms. This speaks to the popularity and user-friendliness of the platform.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at IQ Option.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
Coinbase logo
Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade