# what is deriv?

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Deriv is an online trading platform that offers a wide range of financial instruments for retail traders. It was formerly known as [Binary.com](http://Binary.com) and rebranded to [Deriv.com](http://Deriv.com) in 2020.

What Deriv Offers:

1. 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.

1. Forex

Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/JPY, etc.)

1. Commodities

Gold, Silver, Oil

1. Cryptocurrencies

BTC/USD, ETH/USD, and others

1. Stock Indices & Shares

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Apple, Tesla, etc.

1. 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)