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GC Option vs Focus Option

GC Option or Focus Option – which is better for UK traders 2024? Compare GC Option and Focus Option in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

GC Option vs Focus Option Comparison Table 2024
GC Option	Focus Option

3.3	3.7
GC Option is ranked #11 among binary options brokers.	Focus Option is ranked #8 among binary options brokers.
Review	Review
GC Option has closed or no longer accepts UK clients. GC Option is a binary options broker offering contracts with flexible contract lengths and payouts up to 86% on 27 instruments. This is one of the few binary options brokers to support MetaTrader 4, which it provides alongside two proprietary trading platforms.	Focus Option is an offshore broker that specializes in binary options as well as CFDs. Binary options trading on forex, cryptos and three commodities is done through the broker's simple web-based platform with average payouts between 70% and 95%. The broker also offers a mobile app for trading CFDs, with 300+ tradeable instruments.
Pros
MetaTrader 4 and proprietary WebTrader platforms Spin-off brokerage of reputable Grand Capital Low minimum deposit requirement of $10 Double-touch binaries available 30 popular trading assets No commission fees Free demo account Payouts up to 86% 24/7 live chat	Web-based platform provides a quick and easy way to access markets Good selection of cryptocurrencies available including Bitcoin Binary options contracts from 30 seconds to 30 days Accepts crypto deposits and withdrawals $10 low minimum deposit Easy sign-up process Payouts up to 95% $1 minimum trade
Cons
Poor regulatory oversight reducing safety score Withdrawal fees for some payment methods Limited educational resources No binaries on stocks No copy trading	Offshore regulation raises safety concerns Average trading terms on CFDs with spreads from 3 pips on GBP/USD Clients based in the USA cannot use the broker’s products
FCA Regulated
No	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
Binary Options on Forex, Metals and Cryptos	Binary Options, CFDs, Forex, Metals, Indices
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$10
Payment Methods
AstroPay Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Maestro Mastercard PayRedeem Perfect Money Wire Transfer	Credit Cards Debit Card Mastercard Visa
Minimum Trade
$1	$1
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android + Huawei	iOS & Android
Trading App
Similar to most binary brands, GC Option doesn’t offer a stand-alone app. Instead, you can make short-term trades directly through mobile browsers. The mobile trading environment is average – charts are a little fiddly to use effectively. Ultimately, it’s fine for account management, but it doesn’t compete with industry frontrunners.
iOS App Rating
3
Android App Rating
3
Margin Trading
No	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
No	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
Yes	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR INR MYR IDR NGN	USD
Commodities
Gold Silver	Gold Silver
CFD
	Focus Option offers CFD trading through an intuitive mobile app, with 300+ tradeable instruments spanning forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, shares and indices. Leverage ranges from 1:20 to 1:50 and spreads are variable, starting from 1 pip, with no commission.
Leverage
	1:50
FTSE Spread
	NA
GBPUSD Spread<
	3
Oil Spread
	1
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex
Trade binary options on 25+ forex pairs including a range of majors and minors, as well as precious metals paired with USD. Payouts top 80% and users can analyze market movements on the hugely popular MT4 platform and app.	Focus Option offers 22 forex pairs tradeable via binary options, including a selection of majors and minors. FX pairs are also available to trade with margin on Focus Option's mobile app, which offers high leverage up to 1:50 and spreads from 1 pip.
Assets
25+	39
GBPUSD Spread
Variable	3
EURUSD Spread
Variable	1
EURGBP Spread
Variable	3
Cryptocurrency
Trade popular crypto tokens using straightforward binary options products. Decide whether the price of tokens like Bitcoin will rise or fall with a minimum stake of just $1.	Focus Option clients can trade binary options on an extensive list of 80+ cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum plus smaller altcoins like Tron and 0x. Crypto CFDs are also available through the broker's mobile app with high leverage.
Spread
Variable	NA
Coins
BTC BCH BNB ETH ETC XMR ZEC DSH	BTC ETH XRP USDT BTC LTC ADA AAVE ATOM DOGE KSM CRO THETA LINK YFI YCC MATIC RUNE SOL MANA MIOTA XMONEY XMR SUSHI BAT
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
GC Option offers beginner-friendly binary options with 86% payouts and opportunities on forex, metals and cryptocurrencies. The broker stands out for its market-leading trading software and access to short-term opportunities with contracts spanning 60 seconds to 48 hours.	Focus Option offers binary options trading on 140+ instruments including forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices and company shares. Contracts include 30 seconds, 1 min, 2 mins, 5 mins, 15 mins, 30 mins, 1 hr, end of day, and long-term contracts up to 30 days. Decent payouts typically climb to 95%. The browser-based platform is beginner-friendly with sophisticated analysis tools.
Payout
86%	95%
Expiration Times
1 minute - 48 hours	30 seconds - 1 week
Boundary Options
Yes	No
Ladder Options
No	No

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