IQ Option
CySEC-regulated social trading platform with 48 million registered users
Platform Overview
IQ Option is a CySEC-regulated social trading platform founded in 2013, operated by IQ Option Europe Ltd from Cyprus. With over 48 million registered users, it offers trading in forex, CFDs, crypto, options, and ETFs. Securities Commission Malaysia has issued a warning, and the platform does not currently accept Malaysian clients.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- IQ Option Europe Ltd
- Brand Name
- IQ Option
- Headquarters
- Cyprus
- Year Established
- 2013
- Parent Company
- IQ Option Group
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
SC Malaysia warning issued for this platform
- Securities Commission Malaysia has issued a warning regarding this platform
Securities Commission Malaysia has issued an investor alert regarding this platform
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
SC Malaysia Warning
This platform has been listed on the SC Malaysia Investor Alert List.
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.8 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 40 pips |
- Commission
- Built into spreads; no separate commission
- Inactivity Fee
- $10/month after 90 days
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None (bank wire $31)
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Credit CardBank TransferSkrillNetellerWebMoneyBitcoin
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 2 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $5 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:30 (EEA retail) | Up to 1:1000 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2013 | 2009 |
| Trading Products | 8 | 6 |
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