How We Rate Binary Options Brokers – Transparent Methodology 2025
Last updated: November 21, 2025 | Author: Daniel Roberts
We test every broker with real money deposits ($200–$1000), execute 100+ live trades, request withdrawals and document everything with screenshots and videos. No sponsored placements. No paid reviews.
Our Testing Process – Step by Step
Every broker in our ranking goes through the same rigorous 30+ day testing procedure:
- Registration & Verification – time taken, documents required
- Deposit – minimum amount, payment methods, fees
- Platform Testing – 100+ real trades across different assets and timeframes
- Withdrawal Test – full profit + initial deposit withdrawal (we measure exact time)
- Support Response – 10+ real questions via chat/email
- Re-quote & Slippage Analysis – measured on 50 trades
Scoring System – How We Calculate Final Rating (out of 10)
| Criteria | Weight | Max Points |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & Safety | 25% | 2.5 |
| Withdrawal Speed & Reliability | 20% | 2.0 |
| Payout Percentage | 15% | 1.5 |
| Trading Platform & Execution | 15% | 1.5 |
| Customer Support | 10% | 1.0 |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Methods | 5% | 0.5 |
| Bonuses & Promotions (fairness) | 5% | 0.5 |
| Asset Variety & Trading Conditions | 5% | 0.5 |
Example: How Olymp Trade Got 9.3/10 in November 2025
- Regulation (IFC membership) → 2.3/2.5
- Withdrawal (Pix — 1 hour) → 2.0/2.0
- Payouts up to 92% → 1.4/1.5
- Platform (no lags, mobile app perfect) → 1.5/1.5
- Support 24/7 multilingual → 0.9/1.0
- Total: 9.3/10
Who Performs the Tests?
All reviews are written and tested by our core team:
- Daniel Roberts – 10+ years experience, tested 50+ brokers
- Michael Smith – withdrawal specialist, processed 200+ payouts
- Emma Jones – platform usability expert
We update every review at least once every 3 months or immediately after major changes (new regulation, platform update, withdrawal policy change).