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GC Option

0 out of 5

GC Option is ideal for binary traders who want access to the MetaTrader 4 platform. It is among the few binary options companies that offer this. A $100 deposit is needed to reach 'Gold' status.

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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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Category scores

Head-to-head bars use the same 1–5 editorial rubric as our full reviews.

Payouts / pricing

3.9

4.2
Platform & tools

4.0

4.3
Regulation & trust

3.7

4.0
Support

4.0

4.3

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Metric

GC Option

Crypto.com

Minimum deposit Lower entry can mean cheaper live tests

$10

Varies by payment method

Payouts / pricing

Up to 88%

Event-based contracts

Expiry / hold time

1 minute - 48 hours

5 minutes to event cutoffs (hours/days on some contracts)

Regulation

Offshore

Multiple regulators (see entity)

Founded

—

Markets covered

Binary options

Demo account

Yes

Mobile app

Yes

Editorial rank

1005

1013

Overall rating

4.0

4.3

GC Option — pros

GC Option is one of a handful of MT4 binary brokers, providing a reliable third-party software that’s more advanced in terms of charting tools and features than most web-based platforms.
The range of crypto binaries is a step up from most firms we’ve evaluated, with trading on assets beyond Bitcoin like Dash, Monero and Zcash.
The revamped web platform has a user-friendly look and feel with a strong charting package, including 5 chart types, 10 timeframes, and over 65 technical indicators.
Added a feature giving a 10% refund on losing trades each week, helping to mitigate some losses, though always trade responsibly and stop if you can’t sustain losses.

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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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