Pocket Option
Offshore digital options trading platform
Platform Overview
Pocket Option is a Marshall Islands-based digital options platform registered under FSA. Founded in 2017, it offers payout-based digital options trading across forex, crypto, commodities, and indices.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Gembell Limited
- Brand Name
- Pocket Option
- Headquarters
- Marshall Islands
- Year Established
- 2017
Transparency Signals
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
SC Malaysia warning issued for this platform
- Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
- Securities Commission Malaysia has issued a warning regarding this platform
Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Securities Commission Malaysia has issued an investor alert regarding this platform
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
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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.
FSA
- License Number
- Not publicly disclosed
- Jurisdiction
- Marshall Islands
- License Type
- International Business Company
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
- No commissions; revenue from payout percentage difference (80-95% payout on winning trades)
- Inactivity Fee
- $10/month after 3 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free (1 per month); varies thereafter
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Thai
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmail
- Payment Methods
- Credit CardCryptoSkrillNetellerPerfect Money
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 3 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 5.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | N/A (Digital Options) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Payout Percentage | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | ECN |
| Year Established | 2017 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 8 |
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