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Min. deposit$10
Trust score23/100
RegulationNo confirmed tier-one license; third-party regulation leads do not show FCA/CySEC/ASIC-style supervision
Restricted regionsThird-party geo lead: United States, Third-party geo lead: Canada, Third-party geo lead: Hong Kong + more checks
TrackedHigh riskOfficial basicsBinary options

Review summary

Quotex Review

Quotex should be treated as a high-risk digital-options venue, not as a regulated broker. The strongest verified facts are product basics from the official FAQ; regulatory protection and dispute-resolution coverage remain the main weaknesses.

Overall score

2.1/5

Fees

8/10

Regulation

2/10

Verified fact$10 deposit
Main riskNo confirmed tier-one regulation or statutory compensation protection
Source passMay 13, 2026
Verdict
2.1/ 5
High-risk / source-limited
  • Source-backed facts are separated from weak or unresolved claims.
  • Check the exact entity, jurisdiction, payments, and product restrictions before funding.
  • This page is research, not a broker recommendation or investment advice.
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Rating breakdown

Editorial score by review area.

Internal score

Regulation

0.8 / 5

Fees

3.8 / 5

Platform

3.4 / 5

Markets

3.1 / 5

Payments

2.2 / 5

Support

1.9 / 5

Score map
RegulationFeesPlatformMarketsPaymentsSupport
Regulation0.8
Fees3.8
Platform3.4
Markets3.1
Payments2.2
Support1.9
External score

WikiFX lists Quotex around 1.5/10 in recent broker profile pages

Company / entity

ON SPOT LLC GROUP / prior Maxbit LLC references are third-party leads that need entity verification

Payout range

Official FAQ source-claim: profit can be up to 98% of investment; payout varies by asset and time and is not an expected return

Withdrawal time

Official FAQ states withdrawals average 1-5 days after request receipt

Is Quotex legit?

TBO answers this as a source-confidence and risk question, not as a yes/no endorsement.

Research verdict
Unclear

Quotex is tracked as a high-risk broker profile with dated sources and unresolved jurisdiction checks.

TBO noteInternal editorial note, not an external source claim.

TBO editorial risk label based on the current broker source file and source-confidence status.

Source confidence
Unclear

Official basics: source quality is visible, but official-basics does not mean all sensitive claims are verified.

TBO noteInternal editorial note, not an external source claim.

TBO source-confidence label; inspect the linked source list before relying on a sensitive claim.

Product type
Unclear

Binary options products can be restricted by country and client category.

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
How to read this profile

This page has an official-basics source trail, while sensitive claims still keep dated source links and caution notes.

Source confidenceOfficial basics
Schema outputReview schema enabled
Score postureEditorial score
Official sources1
Regulator sources3
Weak/partial sources6

Reviewed by the TBO Editorial Desk. This page is informational research, not investment, legal, tax, or licensing advice. Source dates are shown so readers can re-check sensitive claims.

Regulation and entity checks

Match the exact entity, domain, jurisdiction, and warning-list records before treating a broker as verified.

Recorded entity
Unclear

ON SPOT LLC GROUP / prior Maxbit LLC references are third-party leads that need entity verification

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
Regulation
Verified

No confirmed tier-one license; third-party regulation leads do not show FCA/CySEC/ASIC-style supervision

Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.

Manual check: Verified RBI Alert List names Quotex among entities/platforms not authorised under FEMA or ETP directions. This is an India-specific authorization caution, not a global licensing finding.

Reserve Bank of India
Last verification pass
Verified

Current TBO source pass: May 13, 2026.

TBO noteInternal editorial note, not an external source claim.

Internal TBO source pass date; use the source list to re-check external claims.

Verification matrix

What is confirmed, disputed, or still weakly sourced.

Official product basics
Verified

FAQ confirms digital-options mechanics, asset categories, demo usage, minimum deposit and withdrawals.

Tier-one regulation
Failed

No FCA, CySEC, ASIC, CFTC or equivalent supervision is verified in the gathered sources.

Restricted jurisdictions
Watch

USA, Canada, EEA/EU, Hong Kong and several other markets require special caution; current rows include third-party geo leads and regulator-backed country warnings.

User complaint risk
Watch

WikiFX and other broker databases are treated as third-party leads for unresolved withdrawal/account-access complaints.

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit

$10

Minimum trade

$1 is an industry-review lead; verify in account before funding

Demo account

Available

Account currencies

USD by default; profile-level currency switching mentioned in the official FAQ

Assets

Digital options on currencies, crypto, commodities, and indices

Platform

Proprietary web platform; no download required according to official FAQ

Payments and withdrawals

Cards and online payment methodsCrypto withdrawals from $50Methods vary by account region
Withdrawals and payments

Payment availability can vary by method, country, KYC status, and broker policy changes.

Minimum deposit
Unclear

$10

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
Withdrawal time
Unclear

Official FAQ states withdrawals average 1-5 days after request receipt

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
Payment methods
Unclear

Cards and online payment methods, Crypto withdrawals from $50, Methods vary by account region

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
Restricted countries

These are current TBO restriction notes. Verify broker terms and local regulator rules before acting.

Third-party geo lead: United States
Unclear

Third-party geo lead: United States appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.

Needs recheck: Third-party country-availability summary. Reconcile with broker terms and local regulator rules before publishing geo claims as facts.

Traders Union
Third-party geo lead: Canada
Unclear

Third-party geo lead: Canada appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.

Needs recheck: Third-party country-availability summary. Reconcile with broker terms and local regulator rules before publishing geo claims as facts.

Traders Union
Third-party geo lead: Hong Kong
Unclear

Third-party geo lead: Hong Kong appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.

Needs recheck: Third-party country-availability summary. Reconcile with broker terms and local regulator rules before publishing geo claims as facts.

Traders Union
EEA checks required
Unclear

EEA checks required appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.

Needs recheck: Third-party country-availability summary. Reconcile with broker terms and local regulator rules before publishing geo claims as facts.

Traders Union
India RBI Alert List caution
Restricted

India RBI Alert List caution appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.

Manual check: Verified RBI Alert List names Quotex among entities/platforms not authorised under FEMA or ETP directions. This is an India-specific authorization caution, not a global licensing finding.

Reserve Bank of India
Indonesia SWI/OJK warning reported by government source
Restricted

Indonesia SWI/OJK warning reported by government source appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.

Manual check: Verified Indonesian government page reports SWI/OJK warnings about unregistered binary options and brokers and names Quotex. This is Indonesia-specific warning context, not a global licensing finding.

Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia
Brazil CVM warning on Maxbit LLC / Quotex brand
Restricted

Brazil CVM warning on Maxbit LLC / Quotex brand appears in the current TBO restriction notes for Quotex. Verify against current broker terms and local regulator rules.

Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.

Manual check: Verified CVM warning says Maxbit LLC used the Quotex brand and was not authorised for securities intermediation or investor fund collection.

Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
Warnings and unresolved claims

Risk notes stay visible until stronger official or regulator sources support a cleaner conclusion.

Source note
Unclear

Official FAQ source-claim supports the minimum deposit field

Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.

QxBroker
Source note
Unclear

Third-party country lists need official confirmation before being treated as availability facts

Source claimAffiliate source claim; not treated as full verification.

Source claim: Public affiliate terms support commission-model language, but payout rails, geo eligibility, cookie duration, and agreement-level rules still need verification.

Quotex Affiliate
Source note
Watch

RBI, Indonesia and CVM warning records require prominent country-specific caution

Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.

Manual check: Verified CVM warning says Maxbit LLC used the Quotex brand and was not authorised for securities intermediation or investor fund collection.

Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
Better alternatives to check before Quotex

Alternatives are not recommendations. They are next profiles to compare by source confidence, restrictions, and risk.

Quick trading / binary options

Very high risk

High-visibility quick-trading brand with official account/payment pages and regulator warning records that require prominent risk treatment.

Official basicsVerified May 13, 2026

Deposit

$5; method and country can vary

Demo

$50,000 virtual demo balance is an official blog source-claim

Open review

Fixed-time trades

High risk

Fixed-time trading brand with official educational material referencing demo access and low starting deposit.

Official basicsVerified May 12, 2026

Deposit

$10

Demo

Available

Open review

Options and derivatives

Elevated risk

Options and derivatives platform with comparatively strong official documentation for regulation, product types, payment methods, apps, and partner terms.

Official basicsVerified May 13, 2026

Deposit

Low entry; method-dependent

Demo

Available

Open review
Review timeline
2019

Platform launch claim

Quotex-related launch-year references are treated as third-party source leads, not independently verified company-history proof.

2021

Financial Commission warning

Financial Commission placed Quotex/Quotex LTD on its warning list.

2023

European warning leads

Broker-watch sources provide CMVM and CONSOB warning leads around Quotex/related entities; each country warning should be checked at the regulator source.

2025-2026

More country-level scrutiny

Recent source leads add concerns around restricted countries and unauthorized operations; regulator records are stronger than review/database leads.

FAQ
Is Quotex regulated?

We did not verify a tier-one financial license for Quotex. Traders Union and WikiFX describe Quotex as lacking major-regulator oversight, so the page labels regulation as a major risk area.

What is the minimum deposit on Quotex?

The official QxBroker FAQ states a minimum deposit of 10 US dollars. Users should still check the account screen because payment methods and regional rules can change.

Does Quotex offer a demo account?

The official FAQ describes a free training account for practicing digital options and testing strategies without cash.

Can users in the USA or EEA use Quotex?

Third-party country guides and regulatory summaries report that Quotex is restricted or unavailable in the USA, Canada, EEA/EU countries, Hong Kong and other high-compliance regions.

Is this review investment advice?

No. The page is a source-backed broker review and risk summary. It does not recommend opening an account or placing trades.

Sources
FAQ and account funding informationQxBroker · accessed May 12, 2026Source claimOfficial source claim; not treated as full verification.Source claim: Supports Quotex/QxBroker account-funding and product-basics claims only; regulation, country availability, and withdrawal outcomes need separate evidence.Affiliate program terms and commission modelsQuotex Affiliate · accessed May 12, 2026Source claimAffiliate source claim; not treated as full verification.Source claim: Public affiliate terms support commission-model language, but payout rails, geo eligibility, cookie duration, and agreement-level rules still need verification.Quotex regulation statusTraders Union · accessed May 12, 2026Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.Needs recheck: Third-party regulation summary. Use as a research lead, not as a regulator record or final authorization finding.Quotex available and restricted countriesTraders Union · accessed May 12, 2026Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.Needs recheck: Third-party country-availability summary. Reconcile with broker terms and local regulator rules before publishing geo claims as facts.Quotex broker profile and WikiFX scoreWikiFX · accessed May 12, 2026Needs recheckDatabase source needs a fresh manual pass.Needs recheck: Third-party database signal for score/complaint leads. It is weaker than official terms or state-regulator records.RBI Alert List entry for QuotexReserve Bank of India · accessed Jun 9, 2026Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.Manual check: Verified RBI Alert List names Quotex among entities/platforms not authorised under FEMA or ETP directions. This is an India-specific authorization caution, not a global licensing finding.Indonesia government report naming QuotexCabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia · accessed Jun 9, 2026Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.Manual check: Verified Indonesian government page reports SWI/OJK warnings about unregistered binary options and brokers and names Quotex. This is Indonesia-specific warning context, not a global licensing finding.Quotex added to warning listFinancial Commission · accessed May 12, 2026Needs recheckThird-party review source needs a fresh manual pass.Needs recheck: Warning-list lead from a non-state dispute-resolution body. Do not treat it as state-regulator authorization evidence.CVM warning on Maxbit LLC / Quotex brandComissão de Valores Mobiliários · accessed Jun 9, 2026Manual checkRegulator source checked by the editorial desk.Manual check: Verified CVM warning says Maxbit LLC used the Quotex brand and was not authorised for securities intermediation or investor fund collection.