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Pocket Option, established in 2017, is a broker with a user-friendly trading platform, an extensive range of financial instruments and different trading options.
Pocket Option provides a versatile proprietary trading platform accessible through web browsers, desktop applications for Windows and Mac, and mobile apps for Android devices. Its intuitive design is suitable for both novice and seasoned traders.
For more experienced professionals, Pocket Option offers the renowned MetaTrader 4 & 5 trading terminals with all the advanced analytical tools and charting possibilities.
The broker supports a demo account with $10,000 in virtual funds, allowing beginners to trade and learn without financial risk.
Trading with Pocket Option entails access to over 100 trading instruments across various asset classes, including:
Forex Pairs
Commodities
Indices
Stocks
Cryptocurrencies
The main selling point of the broker is Quick Trading and the absence of commissions with low minimum deal sizes.
Pocket Option Reviews Summary
Pocket Option has a rating of 4.4 stars from 211 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Pocket Option most frequently mention quick trading, support team and profitability rate. Pocket Option ranks 1st among Financial Advisory sites.
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Last week I made my first-ever Pocket Option withdrawal… They say if you can make a dollar, you can make a million more :) So here we go. Seriously, I'm really excited and glad about this quick trading mode and the fact that they paid off my tiny profits. On the downside, the education here is not classical, no courses but with the help of ai, i managed to make a plan and tackle one subject at a time.
Ngl I had a hard time with their quick trading…RR was still better in forex mode, even though my winrate was smaller. That's why nothing has changed overall after I joined PO. Trading forex majors and minors on the same MT5, to be fair with more interesting features, like copy trading and my safe.
Pocket Option stands out with its approach, offering a multi-tool platform. What I mean by this is that here I can trade in different modes. I also have great trading analytical tools. And the most important is that there are many educational articles and guides right on the platfrom. But also there is a special app that you can download for your education.
This is what I tried to find from reading the reviews from other traders, and gotta say that complaints about blocked accounts are very frequent. I don't get it, but I think this might be related to account verification issues. After I opened the account I made sure to get my account verified before even depositing $10, to make sure I won't have the same problem. Been trading for more than a month now, made few withdrawals, and still no issues. Not even with withdrawals, which is the second most common complaint about the platform.
Idk, i think if you are honest and don't play tricks, pocket option platform can work for you as well.
No es algo wow, pero es aceptable. Si eres precavido y manejas los riesgos, no va a pasar nada. Es bastante arriesgado operar con apalancamiento x200-x300, cuando es fijo… Pero el qt no da las mismas recompensas que el trading con apalancamiento. Aunque hay express trading que se desbloquea con el estatus master si no me equivoco, donde puedes hacer predicciones acumulativas de precios en distintos activos. Algo genial, la verdad.
For those who like to dig in articles and trading concepts, pocket option blog is a treasure trove. I literally got lost there and spent, actually i'm still there, a lot of time. While it's rich with content, and I like how wide it is, it would be great if they add some filters, or categorise in more categories. It would be easier for navigation.
But anyway, one can learn a lot here.
Dear Abdullah Al-Hijen,
Thank you so much for sharing.
We're happy to know that you found our trading blog useful and rich with content.
We always understood the importance of education in trading. Therefore, we made additional efforts to provide valuable trading insights in an engaging and comprehensive blog format. Indeed, the Pocket Option blog has a sufficient number of articles to fulfill the interest of any trader, covering many important topics.
We'll continue to work on providing high-quality educational and analytical resources for our traders in a convenient manner. We're always welcome constructive feedback in this regard.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
Lo he estado usando principalmente para operar forex, y no puedo decir que sea el top de la industria pero está entre las plataformas estables, eso seguro. Los spreads son tolerables, solo hay que ser preciso durante las noticias importantes. Una vez tuve un ligero aumento en mis spreads para los pares con euro. También tienen su comunidad de traders – a veces bastante útil en mi opinión.
Estimada usuario Felipa Sepulveda,
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia.
Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia general de trading ha sido estable y que la plataforma cumple con tus expectativas para operar forex. Como bien señalaste, los spreads pueden variar durante eventos de noticias importantes o periodos de mayor volatilidad: este es un comportamiento normal del mercado, impulsado por las condiciones de liquidez.
También es bueno saber que encuentras útil a la comunidad de traders. El acceso a perspectivas compartidas y discusiones puede ser una buena adición al análisis individual.
Si alguna vez necesitas asistencia o tienes preguntas sobre las condiciones de trading, nuestro equipo de soporte siempre está listo para ayudar.
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Pocket Option
In most parts, they have done a good job. I have been around for some time and trust me when I say this is the platform with most payment methods integrated. But this made it a bit more complicated I think. One of the most annoying things is that you need to verify your bank account, whatever it is: bank card, wallet almost every time or every second time you withdraw. Don't get the reasons for that. It's a bit annoying, but it's not a dealbreaker, especially when you are told that it's for your own safety :/
Dear Sami A.,
Thank you for your detailed feedback.
We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the wide range of payment methods available on the platform. At the same time, we understand your concerns regarding repeated verification during withdrawals.
Such verification procedures are part of our security and compliance measures. They are designed to protect client funds, prevent unauthorized transactions, and ensure that withdrawals are processed only to verified payment details. Depending on factors like payment method, transaction history, or security checks, additional confirmation may occasionally be required.
We understand that this can feel repetitive, and your feedback is important as we continue working to make the process both secure and more convenient.
If you ever need clarification or assistance, our support team is always ready to help.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
من ناحية الميزات وسهولة الوصول للتداول، هم الأفضل. أي شخص تقريباً يقدر يبدأ التداول في وضع التداول السريع بإيداعات بسيطة كذا (بس يعتمد على طريقة الدفع).
وبنفس الوقت، بالنسبة للإعدادات المعقدة، فيه أدوات ناقصة. مثلاً بالنسبة للفوركس، كنت أتوقع أشوف شي مثل الرافعة المالية الديناميكية. عشان كذا لازم أعطيهم 4 بجدارة، مع ترك مجال للتحسين.
عزيزي Salim K.،
نقدّر وجهة نظرك الصادقة حول مميزات وعيوب Pocket Option.
على الرغم من أن الكمال أمر يصعب تحقيقه، نظراً لاختلاف احتياجات المتداولين، إلا أننا نواصل تطوير خدماتنا. على سبيل المثال، أدخلنا آلية رافعة مالية أكثر فعالية في وضع تداول الفوركس، حيث أصبحت قابلة للتعديل لكل زوج عملات للحصول على تحكم أفضل في كل مركز.
أما بالنسبة لسهولة الوصول وتنوع ميزات التداول، فإننا نبذل قصارى جهدنا لإبقاء أبواب التداول مفتوحة للجميع، بصرف النظر عن رأس المال.
نحن منفتحون دائماً على الملاحظات البنّاءة. إذا أردت مشاركة أي شيء آخر، فلا تتردد في التواصل مع فريق الدعم لدينا.
أطيب التحيات،
فريق Pocket Option
In general, I like the platform's perfomance when I do scalping with bitcoin and for sure pocket option isn't scam, but occasionally i had unexpected spreads last month, and it caused me thinking about the platform.
Markets are shaly, esepcially these days, and having proper risk managemtn cruical so gotta need to be 100% sure about how things would go in future
Dear Silvana E.,
We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the platform’s scalping performance, especially on Bitcoin.
At the same time, we appreciate your feedback regarding the occasional spread changes you noticed. Please note that spreads and pricing conditions may vary depending on market volatility and liquidity, particularly in fast-moving markets such as cryptocurrencies. Periods of increased activity can lead to temporary fluctuations, which are a normal aspect of trading environments.
We fully agree that proper risk management is essential, and we encourage all clients to consider market conditions when planning their strategies.
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we remain committed to providing a stable and transparent trading experience.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
He estado probando el quick trading acá con los pares principales de forex de vez en cuando. Los payouts están bastante decentes en algunas sesiones y la sección de señales tira buenas ideas para operar. Todavía sigo experimentando con distintas estrategias eso sí
Estimado usuario Ignacio M.,
¡Gracias por compartir su experiencia!
Es excelente verlo probando activamente el modo Quick Trading con los pares principales de forex. Es justamente así como la mayoría de los traders comienzan a entender cómo se comporta la plataforma en distintas sesiones. Como bien notaste, las tasas de payout pueden variar dependiendo de las condiciones del mercado y el horario, así que encontrar esas ""buenas sesiones"" es parte del proceso.
También nos alegra que hayas mencionado la sección de señales. Puede ser una fuente útil de ideas, especialmente cuando se está experimentando con distintas estrategias, siempre que se combine con su propio análisis y gestión del riesgo.
Sigue explorando, refinando tus setups y probando lo que mejor te funcione. Esta etapa es donde sucede el verdadero progreso. ¡Te deseamos una mejora constante y operaciones exitosas!
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Pocket Option
I went through the complete trading process to understand it myself Didn't face any troubles though. Both deposit and withdrawal matched my speed expectations, orders were filled accurately, no strange activity from charts, quotes seemed to be legit. I will continue trading here, but only in forex mode. Qt is not for me Emotions can take over there, as no stoploss,
Dear Ignacio V.,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad to hear that your full trading cycle, from deposits and withdrawals to order execution, met your expectations and felt transparent. Providing stable performance and reliable pricing is a key priority for us.
Your decision to focus on forex trading also makes sense. As you noted, different trading modes require different approaches, and choosing the one that best fits your discipline and risk management style is important. Quick Trading can be more emotionally demanding for some traders, especially without traditional tools like stop loss.
If you ever need assistance or have questions about trading modes or platform features, our support team is always ready to help.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
Trading bastante directo y fácil de usar acá, sin pasar horas en el registro y entendiendo las funciones de la plataforma. Y no era solo una linda fachada. Por dentro, todo funcionaba sin problemas como debe ser.
Ni siquiera necesité contactar al soporte. Para ser sincero, no me metí en situaciones complicadas. Me pregunto qué tal sería su sistema de tickets en caso de emergencia. La velocidad de respuesta es dudosa.
Estimado usuario Sebastian Z.,
Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu valiosa opinión.
Nos alegra coincidir con tu ideal de plataforma moderna. Considerando que el trading se ha vuelto más accesible para el público en general, nos aseguramos de ofrecer una configuración de cuenta y plataforma libre de estrés, para que cada trader pueda enfocarse en lo que realmente importa: aprender y practicar.
Respecto a la atención al cliente, siempre puedes comunicarte con nuestra potente IA, que está lista para responder todas las preguntas las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Sin embargo, para asuntos más complejos, recomendamos crear un ticket, y nuestros agentes de soporte técnico harán lo posible por resolver tu problema lo antes posible.
Te deseamos mucha suerte con tu trading y que evites cualquier inconveniente en el camino.
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Pocket Option
Trading terms can be up for debate, and I'm not really interested in getting into what's good or what's not. Everyone makes their own choices. But think the discussion about their custom trading app is over. This is one of the dopest trading apps i have been trading with
Dear Rami C.,
We highly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about our proprietary trading platform.
We totally understand that every trader has their distinctive tastes and image of the perfect trading platform. On our end, we tried to create a user-friendly, reliable trading platform that would best serve traders' needs. We’re happy to know we met your expectations. It’s an honor for us to be a convenient place for your trading.
Happy trading and good luck!
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
Operé varias veces, la calidad de ejecución estuvo bien y no vi freezes haciendo quick trades, en general bueno para nivel principiante porque ayuda a entender cómo el proceso de trading puede ser intenso y abrumador a veces.
Estimada usuaria Jorge T,,
Es un placer saber que nuestra plataforma te brindó un comienzo fluido en su trayectoria de trading. Ponemos mucho esfuerzo en garantizar una alta calidad de ejecución y un entorno estable, así que saber que no experimentaste freezes durante los quick trades es fantástico.
El trading sin duda puede sentirse intenso y abrumador al principio, pero nos alegra que hayas encontrado la interfaz útil para navegar esos momentos de alta intensidad. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que el proceso de aprendizaje sea lo más intuitivo posible para todos. Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en contactarnos.
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Pocket Option
Made a withdrawal with BTC - all things went ok, my wallet showed money within 3 hours already,,, no hidden fees from the broker.
Pocket Option is my main broker for trading, not only qt, but also CFDs
Dear Joaquin S.,
Great to see this kind of positive feedback!
We are thrilled to hear that your BTC withdrawal went smoothly and landed in your wallet without a hitch! A quick and clear transfer process is so important, and we always aim to handle payments as swiftly as we can. It’s great to know everything went just as you expected.
If anything ever comes up, do not hesitate to reach out. We will be glad to assist you along the way!
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
السبب اللي خلاني أبدأ التداول مع pocket option كان اليوتيوب. شفت كذا فيديو وبث مباشر، متداولين حققوا أرباح حلوة من التداول بوضع التداول السريع. الوضع نفسه ممتع كتير ونادر مقارنة بالوسطاء التانيين، ولهيك كنت متحمس أجربه. بس طلع صعب كتير، خصوصاً للمبتدئين… خسرت أول إيداعَين عندي بسرعة، الأغلبية لأني كنت أبالغ بعدد الصفقات وما كنت ملتزم بإدارة المخاطر. يعني، الموضوع بده وقت ومجهود حتى تحقق ولو شوية أرباح. أنصح ببرنامج التعليم اللي عند pocket option بخصوص هالموضوع، فيه شرح لأكثر من 40 استراتيجية موجّهة للتداول السريع. بعضها قوي فعلاً، بس الاستراتيجية لحالها ما راح تعمل معجزات. إدارة المخاطر والانضباط أهم بكتير… في النهاية، قدرت أضاعف حجم حسابي وأسحب أرباحي بكل سهولة. ما بيترددوا ولا بيأخروا المدفوعات.
عزيزي Khalid X،
شكراً لك على مشاركة تجربتك التفصيلية حول رحلتك!
نقدّر كثيراً تنويهك إلى أن التداول ليس بالبساطة التي قد يبدو عليها للوهلة الأولى! كثير من المتداولين يدخلون بآمال كبيرة، ولكن كما أشرت بالفعل، فإن تحقيق الاستمرارية يعتمد فعلياً على تطوير إدارة قوية للمخاطر والانضباط مع مرور الوقت. من الرائع أن نراك أخذت الوقت لتأمل تجاربك الأولى وتعديل استراتيجيتك، وهي خطوة بالغة الأهمية للنجاح على المدى الطويل.
ويسعدنا أيضاً أن نسمع أنك تمكنت - بعد اكتساب بعض الخبرة - من تنمية حسابك وسحب أرباحك بسلاسة. ضمان عملية سحب خالية من المتاعب هو أمر نسعى إليه دائماً!
إذا احتجت إلى مزيد من المساعدة أو كان لديك أي استفسار في المستقبل، فإن فريق الدعم لدينا متواجد دائماً لخدمتك!
أطيب التحيات،
فريق Pocket Option
I did some trading in the qt mode, at first it felt kinda fun but soon I realized it's hard and I needed more expereince. I shifted to doing trades standard way. Focused on swing trading energies. The platform is comfotable for that, as I've tested. And after consistent gains, I used skrill for withdrawals, worked quickly
Dear Xavier D.,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re glad to hear that you are satisfied with the speed of your withdrawals and that Skrill worked smoothly for you. It’s also great to see how you adapted your approach and found a trading style that better suits you.
Providing a comfortable platform and reliable payment processing is very important to us, and your feedback is truly appreciated.
If you have any questions or recommendations, our support team is ready to help.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
The main advantage for me is that i can trade forex as cfd and in quick trading from one place. It works for me since i like to trade every day and we all know that if you trade it in classic forex mode you need to wait for setup sometime more than a day. Here comes handy the quick trading mode. This is how i use it.
However, while trading i NOTICED that the costs in forex mode are really good compared to other brokers. Spreads are almost raw, plus no commissions…
Dear Ignacio I.,
Thank you very much for sharing your valuable opinion.
We’re glad to know that quick trading provided you with daily trading setups. Its straightforward mechanism gives traders more opportunities, especially in highly liquid, less volatile markets such as Forex. In terms of spreads and profitability rates, we tried to keep them competitive, to ensure cost-effective execution even for very short-term trading strategies.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our support team.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
A trading pal of mine asked what broker I use, I said Pocket Option, and idk, but out of the blue he asked: "what are common complaints about pocket option?"... I am like: bruuh, trading here for 2 yrs already, no major complaints... had to explain to him benefits of high % payouts at QT, My Safe earning possibility and other things like social trading, gems and etc...
Anyway, made recently crypto withdrawal - got my 200 bucks I made yy from QT trading
Dear Rodrigo A.,
Thank you for sharing this story, it actually reflects a very common situation between traders.
It’s natural for people to ask about complaints first, especially in trading, where trust is everything. We’re glad to hear that after two years of using Pocket Option, you haven’t encountered any major issues and could confidently share your own experience.
You highlighted some important aspects: high payout rates in Quick Trading, additional features like social trading and gems, and overall earning potential when used properly. These are indeed parts of the platform many traders find valuable.
It’s also great to hear that your recent crypto withdrawal went smoothly and you received your $200 without issues. Real experiences like this often speak louder than any discussion.
We appreciate your continued trust and wish you more successful trades ahead.
Best regards,
Pocket Option Team
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Estimado usuario Andrea A.,
¡Gracias por compartir tu sincera opinión!
Nos complace saber que en general consideras aceptable la plataforma y que estás enfocando el trading con una mentalidad cuidadosa respecto al riesgo. Ese es un aspecto crucial para lograr el éxito a largo plazo. ¡Recuerda ceñirte a tus planes y no dejar que las emociones tomen el control!
También es fascinante escuchar tu perspectiva sobre los distintos modos y funciones de trading, como el exprés trading. Realmente apreciamos que lo destaque, ya que muestra cómo los traders interactúan con la plataforma de formas únicas según sus estrategias.
Si tienes preguntas o necesitas asistencia, ¡nuestro equipo de soporte siempre está disponible para ti!
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Pocket Option