The request
An asset, an expiry, an amount and a direction are sent to the company’s server.
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Expert Option.
Every detail.
In focus.
Expert Option is a short-term trading platform with 100+ assets, a $10,000 virtual practice mode and real trades from $1. Explore the terminal, login rules and order flow before deciding whether to use it.
18+ · Capital at risk. No financial licence is named in the company’s documents.
Original ExpertOption artwork
Web · iOS · Android · DesktopIndependent guide · Sources & method
100+assets on the platform
4chart types
$10,000virtual practice balance
1–4 secnormal order processing
01 / A universe of instruments
Familiar names.
Different markets.
Shares, currency pairs, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies and OTC instruments. The platform lists 100+ assets, including Apple, Facebook, Google, McDonald’s and Tesla, alongside Gold and Oil.
Apple
Tesla
Google
Facebook
McDonald’sSelected asset class
Shares
Apple · Tesla · Google
Company shares shown on the platform. The asset selector displays the available instrument and its current payout.
Platform quote = (Bid + Ask) / 2. Charts are indicative, not a guaranteed execution price.
How the displayed price is formedBid + Ask2Trading appendix · clause 2.3
A platform quote.
Not a guaranteed fill.
The company’s server is the quote source recognised by its agreement. Charts are indicative: the price on screen does not guarantee the price at which an order is executed.
For OTC instruments, the company forms prices from regulated markets, OTC markets and other sources. An OTC label therefore changes what the displayed quote represents. The agreement also allows results from non-market quotations to be cancelled.
Source: Features and trading appendix, clauses 2.1–2.4 and OTC 4.2–4.4 · dossier read 29 August 2026.
02 / Inside the interface
More than a chart.
A complete workspace.
The screen brings together asset selection, the expiry timer, trade amount and payout indicator.
01 Asset selectorInstrument and availability
02 Chart tools4 chart types · 25 indicators
03 Order panelAmount · expiry · direction
Official product artwork. Shown interface and prices are illustrative, not a live market feed.
The processing
Normally 1–4 seconds. The server can reject requests under the conditions in the agreement.
The record
A position is open only after it is recorded in the server log and receives a serial number.
The rest of the workspace
The chart is only one part of the terminal. These controls explain the state of the account and what happens around a trade.
- Demo / Real
- The balance selector changes the mode. Virtual funds stay separate from deposited money.
- Account-level badge
- The level identifies account limits and the services available under that tier.
- FINANCES
- The account area for deposits and withdrawal requests, subject to payment and verification rules.
- Social trading & history
- The social feed shows other activity; trade history records positions and their serial numbers.
Inside the published appFind the controls.
Find the controls.
Read the labels.
The publisher’s own images show the asset selector and chart settings. These are promotional examples of the interface, not a live feed or evidence of returns.
Explore the official clients
Official promotional device artwork, not a live terminal capture. Features lists 4 chart types, 25 indicators and trend lines. Trading appendix: clauses 1.2 and 3.1–3.4.
03 / What the platform runs on
One workspace.
Your choice of screen.
ExpertOption says it has operated since 2014. Its public site describes around-the-clock availability, including weekends, and provides web, mobile and desktop access.
Official Google Play image · interface detailAndroid & iPhone
The official Android listing is ExpertOption – Mobile Trading, package com.expertoption. Use the store routes linked by the platform rather than third-party APK mirrors.
Android4.4 and higher*
iOS8.2 and higher*
WindowsXP and higher*
macOSMavericks and higher**Versions stated on the brand’s public site in the source dossier. Check the current store or installer requirements for your device.
The same credentials work across clients. The web version does not require a download. Changing devices does not change order-processing rules, account limits or the risk of a trade.
Same interface.Virtual balance.
04 / Demo and real in one account
Practice the interface.
Understand the difference.
$10,000virtual funds
Explore the interface without a deposit. Virtual funds cannot be withdrawn or transferred to a real account.
Practice mode opens from the web platform with no deposit. The official FAQ describes its balance as virtual money, intended for learning and practice only.
Both modes use the asset list, expiry settings and payout indicator. The Demo / Real selector changes which balance is used; it does not make practice funds withdrawable or transfer them to the real account.
A practice session can show where the buttons are, how a position appears in history and how the interface fits your screen. It cannot test a real withdrawal, the experience of losing your own money or future trading results.
05 / Account access
Expert Option login.
One account. One tab.
Your email and password work across web, mobile and desktop clients. Account rules follow you to every device.
Before entering your credentials
Open the official client or web terminal and use your registered email and password. A new device is not a reason to create another account. This guide has no login form and never asks for your password.
Keep one registered account
Clause 4.2 permits one registered account per person. If several are found, the company may terminate the agreement, block the accounts and retain profits.
Use one active browser tab
Clause 1.4 of the trading appendix permits one browser tab. With several tabs, transaction information and results may be adjusted or cancelled.
Protect your credentials
Under clause 3.1, the company acts on instructions from anyone holding your credentials. The client bears losses from lost or stolen access.
3 monthswithout a transaction
clauses 1.1 & 4.3
An account becomes dormant after three months. The agreement allows a $50 monthly fee. After 12 consecutive dormant months with a zero balance, the company may close it without notice.
Client agreementclauses 1.1 & 4.3
06 / The money side
Deposits, documents.
Then the payment rules.
The platform states a $10 minimum deposit and a $1 minimum trade. More than 20 payment systems are listed, but the available method and its conditions matter.
$10minimum deposit
$1minimum trade
Payment logos from the brand’s public site. Availability depends on the account and location.
- 01
Use your own payment source
Third-party cards and wallets are not accepted. A deposit is returned to its original source; profits use a selected available wallet. Payment Policy clause 3.2 allows up to 45 working days for a bank-transfer deposit.
- 02
Allow time for verification
The FAQ says verification becomes available after a deposit. It requires a colour identity-document image; card deposits may require a card statement. Identification can take up to 10 working days, or up to 30 in some cases.
- 03
Request withdrawals in FINANCES
The FAQ states two working days for processing, while agreement clause 4.5 allows five. If requested documents are not supplied, clause 4.3 allows the first deposit to be held for 180 days.
Sources: official FAQ, Retail Client Agreement and Payment Policy · dossier dated 29 August 2026. Any current promotion and its terms are shown on the platform itself.
07 / Account levels
Six levels.
Specific limits.
The minimum trade stays $1. Account levels change deposit thresholds, deal limits and some services.
Selected level
Micro
Deposit threshold$10
Open deals, maximum10
Single deal, maximum$100
Source: ExpertOption Account types. Some benefits require an email request. Higher deposits put more capital at risk.
Micro starts at $10, Basic at $50, Silver at $500, Gold at $2,500 and Platinum at $5,000; Exclusive is invitation-only. The upper levels advertise additional services, including research and priority withdrawal. A larger deposit does not remove trading risk or the company’s control over the payout rate.
Compare every level at once
| Account | Deposit from | Maximum open deals | Maximum single deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | $10 | 10 | $100 |
| Basic | $50 | 20 | $200 |
| Silver | $500 | 30 | $500 |
| Gold | $2,500 | 50 | $1,000 |
| Platinum | $5,000 | 100 | $2,000 |
| Exclusive | Invitation only | No limit | $3,000 |
08 / What the platform does not promise
The conditions
behind the controls.
A visible chart and a submitted request are not the same as an executed position. The client agreement defines what the company may change, reject or cancel.
Up to 95%stated payout on a winning trade
The FAQ makes this conditional on the market situation. The company sets the rate; it is not a promised return on your account.
Displayed does not mean executable
Clause 2.2 gives no guarantee of execution at the chart price. Under clause 2.1, external quote sources are not accepted as the platform’s authoritative feed.
An order can be refused
The six listed grounds cover a request before the opening quote, insufficient funds, a closed session, abnormal market conditions, technical errors and an amount outside permitted limits.
Limits and payouts can change
Clause 4.3 allows changes to payout rates, trade amounts and expiries. Clause 3.5 permits limits on turnover and trade counts over 24 hours, with requests rejected or trades cancelled if those limits are exceeded.
Details worth knowing
Before you
open a tab.
Five answers from the platform’s own documentation.
What do I need to start on Expert Option?
A real account starts at a $10 deposit and a $1 minimum trade, with more than 20 payment systems listed on the platform. Before that, the practice mode opens in one click with $10,000 in virtual funds and needs no deposit at all.
How do I log in and can I have two accounts?
One email and password work across the web terminal, the mobile app and the desktop builds. Clause 4.2 of the client agreement obliges you to register only one account; if the company finds several, it may terminate the agreement, block all of them and retain any profit earned.
Why should I keep only one browser tab open?
Because the platform's own rules say so. Clause 1.4 of the trading appendix states that when working with the site platform the client may use only one browser tab, and that with several tabs the information and the results of transactions can be adjusted or abolished.
Where do the prices on the chart come from?
Clause 2.3 says the displayed price is formed by the formula (Bid + Ask)/2, and clause 2.2 states the charts are indicative, with no guarantee that an order fills at the price shown. For OTC assets, clause 4.2 says prices are formed by the company itself from market and other sources.
What happens if I stop using my account?
An account with no transaction for three months becomes a Dormant Account under clause 1.1. Clause 4.3 allows a fixed dormant account fee of 50 USD per month, and after 12 consecutive dormant months with a zero balance the company may close the account without prior notice.