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Deriv

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Our rating
4.8 / 5
Operating since
1999

Synthetic indices, CFDs and options use distinct trading platforms.

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Broker details

Synthetic indices, CFDs and options use distinct trading platforms.

Choosing an account: MT5 Standard / Zero Spread

Platforms in practice: MT5 / cTrader

Customer support
Excellent

24/7

Beginner usability
Excellent
Interface quality
Excellent
Operating since
1999
Headquarters
Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Main country
Malaysia
Minimum deposit

No fixed account minimum

  • 5 USD · WalletMethod minimum
  • 10 USD · Visa / Mastercard / Neteller / USDTMethod minimum

Platforms

MetaTrader 5cTraderTradingView

Choosing an account

MT5 Standard / Zero Spread

Synthetic indices, CFDs and options use distinct trading platforms.

Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

Account types

  • MT5 Standard
  • MT5 Financial
  • MT5 Swap-Free
  • MT5 Zero Spread
  • MT5 Gold
  • MT5 Islamic

Islamic / swap-free

Available, subject to terms

  • Financial positions may receive adjustments after 15 days; derived instruments after 5 days.

Platforms in practice

MT5 / cTrader

Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.

Costs

Standard

Advertised minimum · Spread
0.1 pips
Commission
0 USD / lot · per side

Advertised minimum spreads are not average or live spreads.

Other costs and conditions

Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

Deriv · Other costs and conditions
Inactivity / administrationNot confirmed
Currency conversionNot confirmed
Deposit / withdrawal chargesNot confirmed
Overnight / holding costsVariable; depends on instrument and holding period.
Platform / data / custodyNot confirmed

Opening and funding

Apply with the broker, complete its identity checks, then select account, currency and payment method. Opening and payment minimums are separate.

Broker processing is distinct from bank or blockchain settlement. No universal arrival time is confirmed.

Account entity and protection

The contracting company determines applicable safeguards. Group licences are not interchangeable; the onboarding entity is not confirmed here.

Segregation, negative-balance protection and compensation eligibility have not been confirmed for every account entity.

Questions about Deriv

How do MT5 Standard / Zero Spread differ at Deriv?

Synthetic indices, CFDs and options use distinct trading platforms. Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.

Can I use MT5 / cTrader with Deriv?

MT5 / cTrader. Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.

Instruments and assets

Product comparedForex
Instrument typeCFDs
ForexIndicesMetalsEnergyCryptoShare CFDsETF CFDsDerived indicesSynthetic indicesBasket indicesCommodities

Leverage

Leverage depends on entity, instrument and account.

Forex

Up to 1:1,000

MT5 Standard

    Commodities

    Up to 1:800

    MT5 Standard

    Crypto

    Up to 1:500

    MT5 Standard

    Synthetic indices

    Up to 1:10,000

    MT5 Standard

    Indices

    Up to 1:400

    MT5 Standard

    Share CFDs

    Up to 1:400

    MT5 Standard

    ETF CFDs

    Up to 1:10

    MT5 Standard

    The practical details.

    Terms vary by legal entity, account and payment method.

    Deposits

    USDTDeriv P2PVisaMastercardNetellerCryptoBinance Pay

    Deposit processing

    • USDT · Processing time: Instant
    • Debit / credit card · Processing time: Instant
      • Indicative estimate
    • Deriv P2P · Processing time: Up to 1 hours
    • Binance Pay · Processing time: Instant

    Withdrawals

    USDTDeriv P2PVisaMastercardNetellerCryptoBinance Pay

    Withdrawal processing

    • USDT · Processing time: Instant
    • Debit / credit card · Processing time: 1 business days
    • Deriv P2P · Processing time: Up to 1 hours
    • Binance Pay · Processing time: Up to 1 business days

    Restricted countries

    AlderneyBelarusCanadaCayman IslandsGuernseyHong Kong SAR ChinaIsraelJerseyMalaysiaMaltaRwandaParaguaySingaporeUnited States

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    Jurisdiction and licences

    Deriv (BVI) Ltd

    Jurisdiction
    VG
    Regulator
    BVI FSC
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedFinancial licence
    • Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.

    Deriv Investments (Cayman) Limited

    Jurisdiction
    KY
    Regulator
    CIMA
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedFinancial licence
    • Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.

    Deriv (Mauritius) Ltd

    Jurisdiction
    MU
    Regulator
    FSC Mauritius
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedFinancial licence
    • Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.

    Deriv (V) Ltd

    Jurisdiction
    VU
    Regulator
    VFSC
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedFinancial licence
    • Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.

    Deriv Investment Bank (Labuan) Ltd. (formerly Deriv (FX) Ltd)

    Jurisdiction
    MY
    Regulator
    Labuan FSA
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedRegistration
    • Company registration number is not a verified financial licence number.

    Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C

    Jurisdiction
    AE
    Regulator
    UAE CMA
    Licence or registration
    20200000243Financial licence
    • Category 1: OTC derivatives and spot currencies dealing.

    Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C

    Jurisdiction
    AE
    Regulator
    UAE CMA
    Licence or registration
    20200000199Financial licence
    • Category 5: financial consultation only.

    Deriv Investments (Europe) Limited

    Jurisdiction
    MT
    Regulator
    MFSA
    Licence or registration
    Not verifiedRegistration
    • Company registration number is not a verified financial licence number.