Nadex
CFTC-regulated US binary options exchange
Platform Overview
Nadex is a US-based derivatives exchange regulated by the CFTC. Founded in 2004, it is the only CFTC-regulated binary options exchange in the United States, offering forex, index, and commodity options.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc.
- Brand Name
- Nadex
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 2004
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
CFTC
- License Number
- DCM Registration
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- Designated Contract Market
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- $1 per contract; settlement fee $1 per contract at expiry
- Inactivity Fee
- $10/month after 12 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free (ACH); $25 wire transfer
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- PhoneEmailLive Chat
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferDebit CardACH
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | N/A (Binary Options) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Exchange-based | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | DMA | ECN |
| Year Established | 2004 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 4 | 8 |
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