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Deriv Account Opening 2026: Types, Deposit & Verification
Complete guide to opening an account with Deriv. Minimum deposit: $5. Available account types, KYC requirements, and step-by-step instructions.
By David Okonjo•Updated 2026-03-01•Fact-checked by Lisa Martinez
Minimum Deposit
$5
Max Leverage
1:1000
Platforms
DTrader, DBot, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, SmartTrader
Islamic Account
Yes
Demo Account
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Deriv Account Types
**Derived** — Min. deposit: $5. Synthetics.
**Financial** — Min. deposit: $5. Forex. Stocks.
Verification & KYC Process
Synthetic, Financial, STP.
Available Trading Platforms
Deriv supports the following trading platforms: DTrader, DBot, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, SmartTrader. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is also supported with enhanced features.
Demo Account
Deriv offers a free demo account: Yes. A demo account allows you to practice trading with virtual money before committing real funds. This is especially valuable for beginners learning the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
To open an account with Deriv, visit their website and click "Register" or "Open Account". You'll need to provide personal information, complete identity verification (KYC), and make a minimum deposit of $5.
The minimum deposit for Deriv is $5. Some premium account types may require higher deposits.
Yes, Deriv offers a demo account: Yes. This lets you practice with virtual funds before trading with real money.
You typically need: 1) A valid government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID, or driving license), and 2) Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, or government-issued document dated within the last 3 months).
Yes, Deriv offers Islamic (swap-free) accounts that comply with Sharia law. These accounts do not charge or earn overnight interest.