Illustration of gold, silver, aluminium referring to commodities trading on deriv platform
Illustration of gold, silver, aluminium referring to commodities trading on deriv platform

Trade 50+ Forex pairs

Speculate on the price movements of major, minor, and exotic currency pairs with high leverage and zero commission.

Why trade Forex with Deriv

Up to 1:500 leverage

Increase your market exposure on popular Forex pairs with less capital.

Built-in protection

Protect your account with risk-management tools like negative balance protection, stop-loss, and take-profit.

No hidden fees

Trade Forex without worrying about commission and extra fees.

Explore our Forex pairs

Major pairs

Trade the world's most liquid pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY.

Minor pairs

Trade beyond the majors with pairs like EUR/GBP and AUD/JPY.

Exotic pairs

Trade exotic pairs that combine major and emerging-market currencies, like USD/THB and EUR/ZAR.

Explore our Forex pairs

Information is based on most recent available trading data and may not represent today's trading conditions. Offerings can differ by trade scenario.

Your questions answered

What are the costs associated with trading Forex on Deriv?

Forex trading on Deriv is commission-free, and the primary cost is the spread. While there are no fees for deposits, withdrawals, or account maintenance, overnight (swap) fees may apply. If you wish to avoid overnight fees on your trades, swap-free trading is available via the Deriv MT5 Swap-free account.

What is the minimum deposit required to start trading Forex on Deriv?

You can start trading Forex on Deriv with AED 40 or USD 10. This gives you access to our wide range of Forex pairs and all the advanced trading tools on the Deriv MT5 platform.

How does leverage work in Forex trading?

Leverage allows traders to control a larger position with a smaller initial investment. For example, with 1:500 leverage, you can trade $50,000 worth of currency with just $100 in your account. However, leverage increases both potential profits and risks.

Can I trade Forex on Deriv if I'm a beginner?

Yes, Deriv is designed to be accessible for traders of all experience levels, including beginners. When you're starting out, you can use our demo account with AED 10,000 in virtual funds to practise trading without risking real money. When you feel confident, you can transition to a real account with deposits starting from just AED 40 or USD 10.

What are the trading hours for Forex?

The Forex market operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, starting from Sunday evening (22:00 GMT) when the Australian and Asian markets open, and continuing until Friday evening (22:00 GMT) when the US markets close.