Pocket Option
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out of 5
Pocket Option — listed in our 2026 binary options directory. Min deposit: $5.
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IQ Option
0
out of 5
IQ Option — listed in our 2026 binary options directory. Min deposit: $10.
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Full comparison table
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Metric
Pocket Option
IQ Option
Minimum deposit
Lower entry can mean cheaper live tests
$5
$10
Payouts / pricing
Up to 92%
Up to 95% (product dependent)
Expiry / hold time
3 seconds - 4 hours
60 seconds - 1 month
Regulation
Offshore
CySEC (EU entity)
Founded
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Markets covered
Binary options
Binary options
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Yes
Editorial rank
1011
1007
Overall rating
4.4
4.5
Pocket Option — pros
- Very low entry deposit
- Sub-minute expiries for active sessions
- Strong mobile app presence
- Social and achievement-style engagement features
IQ Option — pros
- Large retail user base and mature apps
- Multiple product lines in one login
- CySEC-regulated EU entity for eligible clients
- Solid charting for mobile-first traders
Markets at a glance
Pocket Option
Binary options
IQ Option
Binary options
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