Deriv is an online trading platform that offers a wide range of financial instruments for retail traders. It was formerly known as Binary.com and rebranded to Deriv.com in 2020.
What Deriv Offers:
- Synthetic Indices (Most Popular on Deriv)
These are virtual markets that simulate real-world market volatility.
Created using Random Number Generators (RNGs).
Examples:
Volatility Index (10, 25, 50, 75, 100)
Crash and Boom Index
Step Index, Jump Index, Range Break, etc.
Note: These are not regulated by real-world supply and demand and are only available on Deriv.
- Forex
Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/JPY, etc.)
- Commodities
Gold, Silver, Oil
- Cryptocurrencies
BTC/USD, ETH/USD, and others
- Stock Indices & Shares
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Apple, Tesla, etc.
- Options and Multipliers
Options: Binary-style bets (rise/fall, higher/lower)
Multipliers: Like leverage with controlled loss but high profit potential
Key Features:
Feature Details
Platform Names DTrader, DBot, SmartTrader, Deriv X, Deriv MT5
Trading Modes Manual, Automated (Bots), API
Deposits Bank transfer, crypto, e-wallets, cards
Demo Account Yes, with virtual money
Leverage Up to 1:1000 on some assets
Minimum Deposit As low as $5 in some regions
Regulation Licensed in several jurisdictions (some parts regulated, some not)