Pocket Option
Offshore binary options platform with SC Malaysia warning issued
Platform Overview
Pocket Option is an IFSC-regulated social trading platform founded in 2017 and operated by Gembell Limited from the Marshall Islands. It focuses on binary options trading across forex, crypto, commodities, and indices with a minimum deposit of just $5. Securities Commission Malaysia has issued a warning against this platform.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Gembell Limited
- Brand Name
- Pocket Option
- Headquarters
- Marshall Islands
- Year Established
- 2017
- Parent Company
- Gembell Limited
- Publicly Listed
- No
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
- Limited operational and financial disclosure publicly available
Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Securities Commission Malaysia has issued an investor alert regarding this platform
Limited operational and financial disclosure publicly available for independent verification
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Regulatory Intelligence
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Regulatory References
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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
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Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Built into option premiums
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmail
- Payment Methods
- Credit CardBitcoinEthereumPerfect MoneyWebMoney
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 3 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 4.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 | $50 |
| Maximum Leverage | N/A (Binary Options) | Up to 1:400 |
| Spread Type | Fixed | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2017 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 5 | 7 |
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