Deriv
0
out of 5
Deriv — listed in our 2026 binary options directory. Min deposit: $5.
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Crypto.com
0
out of 5
Crypto.com is ideal for new crypto traders wanting to buy, sell, and trade over 400 digital tokens. Its strike options and prediction markets cover financial, economic, election, sports, and cultural events through its CFTC-regulated entity. This makes it a secure choice for US traders interested in binary-style contracts on an easy-to-use app.
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Metric
Deriv
Crypto.com
Minimum deposit
Lower entry can mean cheaper live tests
$5
Varies by payment method
Payouts / pricing
Synthetic & multiplier products
Event-based contracts
Expiry / hold time
15 seconds - 365 days
5 minutes to event cutoffs (hours/days on some contracts)
Regulation
MFSA, LFSA, VFSC & other entities
Multiple regulators (see entity)
Founded
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Markets covered
Binary options
Binary options
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Yes
Editorial rank
1010
1013
Overall rating
4.6
4.3
Deriv — pros
- Broad product mix beyond classic binaries
- Longer history and multiple licensed entities
- Low minimum for many account types
- Strong developer APIs for advanced users
Crypto.com — pros
- Oversight through CDNA means legal protection and fewer shady-broker risks – settlements hit fast without funds disappearing and the withdrawal issues we see at some offshore binary firms.
- Winnings are credited quickly after event results are confirmed, typically within 24 hours. Internal transfers process instantly, external wallet withdrawals complete within hours, and bank transfers for fiat typically clear in one to two business days.
- Prediction trading fees are $0.02 per $1 contract to open (and $0.02 to close early; winners pay no settlement fees for $1 contracts), while $10 contracts carry $0.10 exchange + $0.10 tech per contract to open/close (with the tech fee waived when a winning position settles).
- Strike Options also use fixed per-contract fees (e.g., Crypto Strike: $0.02 exchange fee; technology fee waived; FX Strike: $0.10 exchange + $0.10 tech, with the tech fee waived if it settles in the money), so you can estimate your worst-case cost before placing the order.
- After taking over from Nadex, Crypto.com is one of a small number of CFTC-regulated providers of binary-like products with event-based contracts and strike options, making it a stand-out choice for traders in supported US states seeking a secure environment.
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Deriv
Binary options
Crypto.com
Binary options
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