Pocket Option vs IQcent
Pocket OptionRecommended
4.1/5
The lowest entry point of the three and a polished fixed-time platform with social trading. Licensing is offshore and several regulators have issued warnings.
Best for: Small first deposits and copy trading
IQcent
3.1/5
Very small trade sizes and copy trading, but minimum deposits that vary by region, card fees and no regulator.
Best for: Very small trades and copy trading
| Feature | Pocket Option | IQcent |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | $10 |
| Minimum trade | $1 | $0.01 |
| Max. payout | 92% | 95% |
| Break-even win rate | 52.1% | 51.3% |
| Demo balance | $50,000 | Yes |
| Min. withdrawal | $10 | $20 |
| Expiry times | 3 seconds – 4 hours | From 5 seconds (short-term focus) |
| Assets | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks, Indices | Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Indices |
| Platform | Web, Android, iOS, MT5 (forex) | Web, Android, iOS |
| Deposit methods | Bank cards, E-wallets, Crypto, Local methods | Bank cards, Crypto |
| Fees | No deposit fee advertised; conversion costs apply | Card deposits reported at 5%; crypto free |
| Inactivity fee | Not stated in the sources we checked – read the current terms | Check the current terms |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Help centre | Live chat, Email |
| Availability | Available to residents of 164 countries | Available to residents of 165 countries |