Platform overview
An organised introduction to the platform, its products, its accounts and where third-party developers fit in. This page is informational and is not operated by Deriv.
An online broker offering options, CFDs and its own synthetic/derived markets, accessible through web, desktop and mobile platforms.
Users open an account, fund it, and take positions on price movement across real and synthetic markets through Deriv's trading platforms.
Deriv Trader for simple options, Deriv MT5 and cTrader for CFDs, Deriv X for customisable trading, and Deriv Bot for no-code automation.
Multiplier and options contracts, CFDs on forex/stocks/commodities/crypto, and synthetic indices generated continuously by an algorithm.
Demo accounts for practice and real-money accounts, split by product type and jurisdiction-specific entity.
Stake, payout, spread, leverage, margin, pip — a shared vocabulary you'll see throughout this site.
| Concept | What it means |
|---|---|
| Options | A contract that pays out based on whether a condition about a price is met before expiry. |
| CFDs | Contracts for Difference — you trade the price movement of an asset without owning it, using leverage. |
| Derived / Synthetic Markets | Markets generated by an algorithm rather than tied directly to a real-world exchange, designed to be available continuously. |
| Contracts | The underlying agreement that defines stake, payout condition and expiry for a trade. |
| Expiry | The point at which a contract's outcome is determined. |
| Stake | The amount committed to a single contract. |
| Payout | What is returned if the contract's condition is met. |
Demo vs real accounts, and how account type affects which products are available.
Proof of identity and proof of address are typically required before withdrawals.
"Know Your Customer" checks are a regulatory requirement across most licensed brokers, not unique to Deriv.
Two-factor authentication, unique passwords and awareness of phishing attempts protect account access.
Funding an account through supported payment methods, which vary by region.
Typically returned to the original funding method, subject to verification.
Every deposit, withdrawal and trade settlement is logged in an account's transaction history.
Processing time, minimums and currency conversion are worth checking before you commit to a method.
Deriv's ecosystem extends beyond its own platforms through partners, affiliates and developers who build on top of what Deriv exposes publicly.
Businesses referring users to Deriv under a formal agreement.
Individuals or sites earning commission for referred, active users.
Builders using the Deriv API to create tools, bots and dashboards.
Independent software that connects to Deriv on a user's behalf.