IQ Option is a prominent global online trading platform established in 2013 by Russian entrepreneur Dmitry Zaretsky. The company quickly rose to popularity by offering accessible financial trading, initially specializing in Binary Options. While the company maintains a headquarters in Cyprus (Limassol), its global operations are registered across various jurisdictions, reflecting its worldwide reach.
The platform is known for its proprietary, modern, and user-friendly software, which offers trading on a diverse range of financial instruments, including Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on assets like Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, and Commodities. It is highly accessible to new traders due to its low minimum deposit requirement (often around $10) and its unlimited, free Demo Account.
IQ Option operates under two primary entities: IQ Option Europe Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and is aimed at European Economic Area (EEA) residents, while its International Entity serves other global markets. This distinction is critical for users, as the international entity often offers higher-risk products like binary options and may operate with less stringent regulatory oversight, leading to various past regulatory warnings and controversies in several countries.
IQ Option Regulation
IQ Option provide services outside the European Economic Area are rendered by SKY LADDER LLC. which operates lawfully under its registered jurisdiction, Antigua and Barbuda, registration no. ILLC 004, registered address: The Colony House, 41 Nevis Street, Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. following internationally recognized standards in corporate governance, compliance, and data security.
SKY LADDER LLC. operates in strict adherence to local laws and guidance from the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), LEI number: 213800QZTCMYTRLA9F56, issued by London Stock Exchange LEI Limited (London Stock Exchange).
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