deriv Review 2026 — Trust Score 6.7/10 & Is It Safe?

deriv Review — Overview

Updated 25 Jun 2026

Regulation

Tier-1 regulated

Licence

MFSA · No. Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Regulated DERIV INVESTMENTS (EUROPE) LIMITEDMarket Maker (MM)C 70156Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)Suspicious CloneBinary (V) LtdRetail Forex LicenseUnreleasedBritish Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSA)Suspicious CloneBinary (BVI) • VFSC

Licence status

Regulated

Platforms

Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv cTrader +4 more

Max. leverage

1:1000

Instruments

Forex, indices, stocks, commodities

Typical spread

From 0.1 pips (Standard account)

Operating

Est. 1996

Main market

Entity

Deriv (FX) Ltd

Website

Unknown

deriv is a forex & CFD broker based in Malta, established in 1996. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 6.7 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.

Crucially, deriv is regulated by MFSA, VFSC and FSA, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.

deriv provides access to Forex, indices, stocks, commodities. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:1000. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, deriv has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.

Trust score breakdown

How is this calculated?

Regulation tier & jurisdiction6.8 / 10

Transparency public disclosure5.0 / 10

Footprint track record10.0 / 10

Reviews no reviews yet5.0 / 10

Complaint record no complaints on record10.0 / 10

Trust Score history

deriv currently scores 6.7/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.

Pros

Regulated by a tier-1 authority
No unresolved complaints on record
Listed in our verified broker directory

Cons

Always verify the licence directly before depositing

Regulation

3 licences

MFSA — Malta

Deriv (FX) Ltd

Regulated · No. Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Regulated DERIV INVESTMENTS (EUROPE) LIMITEDMarket Maker (MM)C 70156Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)Suspicious CloneBinary (V) LtdRetail Forex LicenseUnreleasedBritish Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSA)Suspicious CloneBinary (BVI)

Tier 2 · Mid

Verified

VFSC — Vanuatu

Deriv (FX) Ltd

Licence

Tier 3 · Offshore

Verified

FSA — Australia

Deriv (FX) Ltd

Licence

Tier 1 · Top

Verified

Verify on official register ↗ How we score regulators

Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.

Trading conditions

Self-reported

Instruments	Forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs
Minimum deposit	Not disclosed
Maximum leverage	1:1000
Typical spread	From 0.1 pips (Standard account)
Platforms	Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv cTrader, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, Deriv GO, and SmartTrader
Demo account	✅

We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.

Our verdict on deriv

Editorial · updated 25 Jun 2026

Our analysis · editorial 6.7/10

Tier-1 regulated, solid profile

deriv holds a tier-1 regulatory licence among its 3 registrations (MFSA, VFSC, FSA). Based in Malta, it has been operating for about 30 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 6.7/10 — a reasonable profile.

Strengths

Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (MFSA, VFSC, FSA)
Holds 3 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
Long 30-year operating track record
No complaints on record with us
Supports Deriv MT5 & Deriv X trading

Watch-outs

Very high leverage available (1:1000) — amplifies risk

Bottom line: A reasonable option, but confirm the entity you open an account with is the regulated one.

This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.

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Complaints & alerts

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Full specifications

Regulated region

Malta

Operating period

5-10 years

Main market

License status

Regulated

Instruments

Forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs

Year founded

1996

Frequently asked

Is deriv a safe broker?

deriv scores 6.7 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.

How is the deriv trust score calculated?

The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.

What does "offshore regulated" mean?

It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.

Can I withdraw funds easily from deriv?

deriv publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.