GC Option vs IQ Option

Compare GC Option and IQ Option in this side-by-side table listing each broker’s features, platforms, instruments and much more.

GC Option vs IQ Option Comparison Table 2025
Feature	GC Option	IQ Option
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Summary	GC Option is a binary options broker offering contracts with adjustable lengths and payouts up to 86% on 27 instruments. It is among the few brokers supporting MetaTrader 4, alongside two proprietary platforms. GC Option provides easy-to-use binary options with 86% payouts and options in forex, metals, and cryptocurrencies. The broker is notable for its top-notch trading software and access to short-term contracts from 60 seconds to 48 hours. Forex Trading GC Option provides binary options on over 25 currency pairs, including major and minor pairs, and metals paired with USD. Unlike regular forex trading, users predict if a currency's price will rise or fall. Successful predictions can lead to payouts of over 80%, while incorrect ones may result in losing the entire investment. Crypto Trading Trade popular crypto tokens with simple binary options. Decide if the price of tokens like Bitcoin will go up or down, starting with just a $1 stake.	IQ Option is a reliable broker offering multi-asset trading via its easy-to-use platform. It allows trading in forex, stocks, cryptos, indices, commodities, and ETFs with low fees, plus extra features and educational resources. An account can be opened with only $10. is a well-regarded binary options and digital trading broker. on an easy-to-use platform with a low initial deposit. Just predict if an asset's price will rise or fall to earn a fixed payout of up to 90%+. CFD Trading IQ Option focuses on CFDs for stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, and other markets. Leverage follows EU rules, up to 1:30 on major forex pairs and less on volatile assets. Trades have no commission, feature floating spreads, and clients can use the award-winning platform. Forex Trading IQ Option provides CFD trading on 24 forex assets, including major and some minor pairs. EU traders can use up to 1:30 leverage as per local rules. The broker offers commission-free trades, but spreads are relatively high, so it is not outstanding in this area. Crypto Trading IQ Option is a top crypto broker, providing multipliers and a wide selection of digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano. They offer leverage up to 1:2 with variable spreads and no commission. The user-friendly trading software is ideal for beginners.
Warning		RISK WARNING: YOUR CAPITAL MIGHT BE AT RISK
Awards		Most Trusted Broker 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 - BinaryOptions.net Best Binary Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com
Bonus	Risk Free Trading Days	None
Instruments	Binary Options on Forex, Metals and Cryptos	CFD, Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Digital Options
Demo Account	Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit	$10	$10
Minimum Trade	$1	0.001 Lots
Expiry Times	1 minute - 48 hours
Ladder Binary Options	No	Yes
Boundary Binary Options	Yes	Yes
Payment Methods	AstroPay Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Ethereum Payments FasaPay Maestro Mastercard PayRedeem Paytrust Perfect Money Wire Transfer	Alipay Boleto Credit Card GlobePay Maestro MoneyGram Perfect Money QIWI Skrill Sofort Vietcombank Transfer Volet Wire Transfer Yandex Money
Mobile Apps	iOS, Android + Huawei	iOS, Android and Windows
Mobile Trading	Like many binary brands, GC Option lacks a dedicated app. You can conduct short-term trades via mobile browsers. The mobile trading setup is average, with charts that can be difficult to use effectively. It is adequate for managing accounts but doesn't match top industry standards.	IQ Option offers an easy-to-use mobile app for forex and their own trading instruments, providing a smooth, secure platform for short-term trades. Recent updates have harmonized the interface of both the web and mobile platforms, allowing effortless switching between them.
Auto Trading	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading	No	No
Social Trading	No	No
Margin Trading	No	Yes
Margin Rate		0.2%
MetaTrader 4	Yes	No
MetaTrader 5	No	No
cTrader	No	No
AlgoTrader	No	No
OmniTrader	No	No
TradingView	Yes	No
Autochartist	No	No
eSignal	No	No
Trading Central	No	No
STP Account	No	No
ECN Account	No	No
DMA Account	No	No
MAM Account	No	No
PAMM Account	No	No
LAMM Account	No	No
Demat Account	No	No
AI / Machine Learning	No	No
Robo Advisor	No	No
Negative Balance Protection	No	Yes
Market Maker	No	Yes
P2P Trading	No	No
Spot Trading	No	No
Trade Signals	Yes
VPS Hosting	No	No
Tournaments	No	Yes
Demo Competitions	No	No
Ethical Investing	No	No
Islamic Account	No	Yes
Account Currencies	USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, RUB	USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR
Stock Exchanges		Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500
Commodities	Gold Silver	Oil Gold
CFD Trading	No	Yes
CFD Leverage		1:500
CFD GBPUSD Spread		1
CFD Oil Spread		2.3
CFD Stocks Spread		2
Forex Trading	Yes	Yes
Forex GBPUSD Spread	Variable	5 pips
Forex EURUSD Spread	Variable	14 pips
Forex EURGBP Spread	Variable	15 pips
Forex Assets	25+	60+
Crypto Trading	Yes	Yes
Crypto Spread	Variable	BTC 7%, ETH 12% (Var)
Crypto Coins	BCH BNB BTC DSH ETC ETH XMR ZEC	BCH BTC DASH EOS ETC ETH LTC OMG QTUM TRX XRP ZEC
Crypto Lending	No	No
Crypto Mining	No	No
Crypto Staking	No	No
Crypto Auto Market Maker	No	No
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