Overview
Trading Overview
About Binary Options
Binary options are trades where you predict whether an asset price will rise or fall after a certain period of time.
If your prediction is correct, you receive a fixed payout; if not, you lose your investment amount.
While the trading process is simple, binary options are financial products that involve risk.
Basic Trading Flow
i'moption trading proceeds as follows:
- Step 01
Select an asset
- Step 02
Check settlement time and
trading conditions - Step 03
Place an entry
based on conditions - Step 04
At settlement time,
check the result
i'moption Trading Environment
The i'moption trading platform comes equipped with TradingView charts, allowing you to view all essential trading information on a single screen and trade with simple, intuitive controls.
- Clear information that helps users understand trades
- A fair and transparent trading environment
- Fraud prevention and security measures
- Compliance with laws and guidelines
Through these efforts, we aim to provide a safe environment for users.
How Trading Conditions Work
Trading conditions include the following elements:
- Target product
- Settlement time
- Settlement condition
- Payout condition
These conditions are shown before you place a trade.
*For details, check each trading screen or related page.
About Settlement
Trade results are determined at the predefined settlement time,
based on whether the predefined condition is met.
For details on settlement methods, see the page below.
About Settlement Rates
Basic Concept of
Settlement Rates
At i'moption, trade outcomes are determined based on the settlement rate at the predefined settlement time.
The settlement rate is presented in advance as part of the trading conditions and will not be changed after the trade has been executed.
How Settlement Works
Settlement is made at the settlement time based on whether the target rate meets the predefined condition.
- Settlement rate refers to values such as prices or indices of the underlying product.
- Settlement conditions are predefined per trade, such as whether the settlement rate is higher or lower than the entry price.
Before entering a trade, be sure to check settlement conditions and settlement time.
About OTC Rates
i'moption supports trading using OTC (Over The Counter) rates.
OTC rates are reference rates provided for over-the-counter trading and may differ from exchange-listed market prices.
Characteristics of OTC Rates
- Price movements may differ from exchange prices
- May be calculated using multiple information sources
- One mechanism to provide a trading environment
OTC rates are one mechanism for providing a trading environment,
and are not guaranteed to match any specific market price exactly.
Important Notes for
OTC Trading
When trading with OTC rates, please note the following:
- Displayed rates may differ from market prices
- Price formation differs from exchange trading
- Unexpected price movements may occur during volatile markets
It is important to understand these characteristics and review trading conditions before deciding.
Notes on Settlement
- Settlement results are finalized based on the settlement rate at settlement time
- Objections regarding settlement rates are handled according to prescribed procedures and conditions
- Settlement methods and specifications may change due to operational decisions
Related Pages
*Settlement rates and OTC rates are presented as part of trading conditions, and do not guarantee any specific market price or trading result.