CYSEC — Cyprus
IQOPTION EUROPE LTD
Regulated · No. 247/14
iq option Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-2 regulated
Licence
CYSEC · No. 247/14
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
Proprietary platform
Min. deposit
$10
Max. leverage
1:500
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Operating
10-15 years
Main market
BR
Entity
IQOPTION EUROPE LTD
Website
Unknown
iq option is a forex & CFD broker based in Cyprus, operating for 10-15 years. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 3.9 out of 10, which we rate as Poor — above the industry average of 3.3/10. High-risk profile — proceed only with caution and small amounts.
iq option's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (CYSEC). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
iq option provides access to forex and CFDs. Published conditions include a minimum deposit of $10 and leverage up to 1:500. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, iq option carries a high-risk profile. Only consider it with money you can afford to lose, and verify everything independently first.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
iq option currently scores 3.9/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a CYSEC licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | $10 |
| Maximum leverage | 1:500 |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Proprietary platform |
| Demo account | ✅ ($10,000 in virtual fund) |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on iq option
Our analysis · editorial
3.9/10
High-risk profile
iq option is regulated under a mid-tier authority (CYSEC). It is based in Cyprus. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 3.9/10 — a high-risk profile.
Strengths
- Holds a recognised mid-tier licence (CYSEC)
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports Proprietary platform trading
- Accessible minimum deposit ($10)
Watch-outs
- Very high leverage available (1:500) — amplifies risk
Bottom line: High risk — we would avoid depositing significant funds until its regulation improves.
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
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Cyprus
Operating period
10-15 years
Main market
BR
Licensed entity
IQOPTION EUROPE LTD
License status
Regulated
Frequently asked
Is iq option a safe broker?
iq option scores 3.9 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the iq option 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 iq option?
iq option publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.