IQ Option: questions and answers
Is IQ Option regulated?
No. According to our latest data, IQ Option holds no licence from any government financial regulator. 6 regulators have issued official warnings about it, including MAS, RBI, SC, NSSMC, CVM.
Who owns IQ Option?
IQ Option is operated by SKY LADDER LLC, Registration No. ILLC 004, The Colony House, 41 Nevis Street, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda (non-EEA clients).
What is the maximum payout on IQ Option?
IQ Option advertises payouts of up to 95% of a winning trade's stake, depending on the asset, expiry and time of day. On a losing trade you lose the whole amount.
What is the minimum deposit at IQ Option?
The minimum deposit at IQ Option is $10; it can vary by account type and payment method.
What is the minimum trade on IQ Option?
The minimum trade on IQ Option is $1.
Does IQ Option have a demo account?
Yes, you can open a free demo account at IQ Option to practise with virtual money before trading for real.
What can I trade with IQ Option?
IQ Option lets you trade Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Commodities & gold, Indices, ETFs.
Is trading on IQ Option legal?
It depends on your country. Binary options are banned for retail clients in the EU, the UK, Australia, Israel and most Canadian provinces, and other regulators restrict or warn against them. Search the platform's name on your national regulator's warning list before depositing.
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Regulator warnings about IQ Option
These regulators published official warnings about IQ Option or its websites. Open each link to check the source yourself.
| Regulator | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MAS (Singapore) | 30 March 2026 | Open warning |
| RBI (India) | 19 November 2025 | Open warning |
| SC (Malaysia) | 7 May 2024 | Open warning |
| NSSMC (Ukraine) | 6 March 2024 | Open warning |
| CVM (Brazil) | 8 May 2020 | Open warning |
| BCSC (Canada) | 3 March 2016 | Open warning |
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