{"id":4616,"date":"2019-12-17T10:48:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T10:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/bonus\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T22:06:16","slug":"bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/en\/bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"Binary Options Bonus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Binary options bonuses can give you extra money to trade with, sometimes for free without a deposit, but more often as a percentage plus whatever amount you deposit into your account (a &#8216;deposit match&#8217; bonus).<\/p>\n<p>Binary options brokers are always interested in attracting new traders.\u00a0One of the main ways to get new habits is to offer bonuses.\u00a0This can come in many forms, from simple deposit bonuses or risk-free trading, to more complex packages of training aids and hi-tech tools \u2013 brokers know how to attract traders, new and old.<\/p>\n<p>Here we list and compare all bonuses 2020 and explain the main points to ensure that any bonus taken is a genuine benefit and not a source of disappointment.\u00a0We explore some common types of bonuses, and when the right time to take them might be.\u00a0We also discuss some pitfalls, and why all that glitters, may not be gold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"top-bonuses-2019-for-traders-in-ukraine\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Top Bonuses 2020 for Traders in\u00a0<i>Malaysia<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"table-wrapper\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th class=\"left sortable\">BROKERS<\/th>\n<th class=\"left\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"sortable\">CONTROLLED<\/th>\n<th class=\"sortable numeric\">DEPOSIT MIN<\/th>\n<th class=\"sortable numeric\">PAYMENT<\/th>\n<th class=\"sortable numeric\">BONUS<\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"clickable\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1258\" src=\"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OptionField-logo-150x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">OptionField<\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Top Recommended Brokers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.binaryoptions.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1st.png\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>$5<\/td>\n<td>93%<\/td>\n<td>Pro Account Discount and 10% Cash Back<\/td>\n<td class=\"join\">\u00bb Tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"clickable\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1237\" src=\"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/HighLow-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">High Low<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>$50 USD \/ $10 AUD<\/td>\n<td>200%<\/td>\n<td>$50 Cashback<\/td>\n<td class=\"join\">\u00bb Tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"clickable\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1252\" src=\"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/LION-Binary-150x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Hirose<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>$20<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>50% Deposit Bonus (Can Be Stopped)<\/td>\n<td class=\"join\">\u00bb Tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"clickable\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1267\" src=\"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/raceoption-150x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">RaceOption<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>$250<\/td>\n<td>90%<\/td>\n<td>100% deposit match bonus<\/td>\n<td class=\"join\">\u00bb Tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/aside>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><i>Brokers are filtered based on your location (Malaysia).\u00a0Refresh this page with location filtering<\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-are-binary-options-trading-bonuses\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">What is a Binary Options Trading Bonus?<\/h3>\n<p>Binary options bonuses are offers from brokers, designed to provide traders with additional funds to trade with or to reduce losses if a trade goes wrong.\u00a0Usually the offer is in the form of a welcome bonus, or sign-up offer as it is sometimes also called.\u00a0The welcome offer is of course also an incentive for new customers to join that particular broker.<\/p>\n<p>They come in many forms, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No deposit bonus<\/li>\n<li>Reserve match<\/li>\n<li>Risk free trading<\/li>\n<li>Educational materials<\/li>\n<li>Hardware or gifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bonuses will always come with terms and conditions.\u00a0These conditions are the most important aspect to compare bonuses.\u00a0For example, a smaller &#8216;no strings attached&#8217; bonus, may be more attractive than a larger bonus that has some very strict terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"welcome-bonus-example\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Examples of Welcome Bonuses<\/h3>\n<p>Let us take an example.\u00a0The most common form of bonus is the &#8216;deposit match&#8217;.\u00a0Here, when a new trader opens an account, their first deposit will trigger a bonus.\u00a0This is usually a percentage of the deposit.\u00a0So, assuming the deposit is a 50% bonus deal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A merchant makes a deposit of $200<\/li>\n<li>A 50% bonus (In this case $100) will be added to their account<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the deposit match bonus figure is 100%, the same trader will get $200 in bonus funds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"risk-free-trade\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Risk Free Trading<\/h3>\n<p>Risk free trading is another easy form of bonus.\u00a0One attraction of the risk free bonus is that the terms are usually way less strict.\u00a0Risk-free trading gives traders the opportunity to make a trade, knowing that if it loses, they do not lose anything from their account.\u00a0If it wins, they keep the profit.<\/p>\n<p>Some brokers will offer 3 or 5 risk free trades, and they will all operate the same way.\u00a0With more trades come more terms.\u00a0For example with a risk-free trade, the broker may pay the winnings in cash \u2013 immediately available for withdrawal.\u00a0Where brokers offer more risk free trading, it becomes more likely that any winnings have to be \u201csubmitted\u201d (traded) several times before they can be withdrawn.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the reasons why when comparing bonuses, the term is important.\u00a0At the end of this page, we explore risk-free trading in more detail, and explain why there are different levels of risk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"no-deposit-bonus\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">No Deposit Bonus<\/h3>\n<p>A &#8216;No deposit&#8217; bonus is the suggested name \u2013 a bonus credited to the account without the need for an initial deposit.\u00a0It is obviously an attractive option for a trader, but as explained above \u2013 reading the terms and conditions will be key.\u00a0No deposit bonds will usually require a very high turnover before any funds can be withdrawn, and this requirement usually needs to be met within a short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Given the demanding terms and conditions, it becomes clear that a live account, with a &#8216;no deposit deposit&#8217;, will actually behave in the same way as a demo account.\u00a0The reason is that these bonus funds cannot be withdrawn and are not &#8220;real money&#8221; until certain, strict criteria have been met.<\/p>\n<p>This type of bonus is also rare.\u00a0It doesn&#8217;t work well for brokers, or traders.\u00a0Recent months have seen a move away from no deposit bonuses, into &#8216;risk free&#8217; trading.\u00a0This allows traders to use the live money platform, but place a handful of trades without financial risk.\u00a0Brokers now tend to offer either risk-free trading, or deposit match bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-best-times-to-claim-bonuses\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Best Time to Claim Bonus<\/h3>\n<p>The best time to claim interest is often not at the stage of making the first deposit.\u00a0With some brokers, the best course of action is to open an account with a minimum deposit \u2013 minus any bonuses.\u00a0Then after the trading period, contact the broker and negotiate directly with them, based on a larger deposit.\u00a0This is especially effective if there is a larger amount to invest.\u00a0The larger the second deposit, the better any bonus mentions.<\/p>\n<p>If that seems like too much trouble, then new traders will certainly research any potential bonus \u2013 and make sure it works for them.\u00a0Make sure any bonus conditions can be met comfortably \u2013 without changing any trading habits.\u00a0Paying particular attention to procurement requirements, and any time constraints within which constraints must be met.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"term-and-conditions\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Terms and conditions<\/h3>\n<p>There are several issues that traders should be aware of when comparing bonuses.\u00a0All these issues are usually in the term everywhere, so it is important to check them.\u00a0Here, we&#8217;ll list some details to look for when printing the small print of the bonus deals you find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Withdrawal restrictions \u2013 Almost every bonus will have this.\u00a0For example, are there procurement requirements, and do they need to be met within a certain time frame?\u00a0The bigger the deposit the stricter this will be.\u00a0A $100 bond that needs to be turned in 20 times, means $2000 worth of trades.<\/li>\n<li>Is your deposit locked?\u00a0\u2013 There are bonus forms that actually lock the initial deposit, as well as the deposit itself, so that nothing can be withdrawn until the turnover requirements are met.\u00a0This bonus is very rare \u2013 but puts traders at a huge advantage.\u00a0Any broker that uses this kind of term should be avoided entirely.<\/li>\n<li>How are bonuses paid?\u00a0\u2013 Is the bonus fund separate from your deposit?\u00a0If so, this is usually better.<\/li>\n<li>How are winnings bought with Risk-free trading?\u00a0\u2013 Are profits paid as cash into the account, or added as bonus funds (with their own terms and conditions to be met)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"finding-the-best-offer\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Finding the Best Deals<\/h3>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve discussed, finding the &#8216;best&#8217; binary options bonus is a case of discussing terms and conditions.\u00a0Only then can you judge if the bonus suits your trading style.\u00a0A big bonus with strict conditions can be worthless if the conditions are not met without causing you to go overboard.\u00a0A small bonus, with few, if any, restrictions, can be a welcome boost to your trading funds.\u00a0Biggest isn&#8217;t necessarily best when it comes to bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a high quality reputable broker will make it easy for you to opt out of the bonus.\u00a0Some people will even let you cancel the bonus deal part way through.\u00a0A broker who declines their bonus can be seen as a red flag.\u00a0if the bonus doesn&#8217;t suit you, turn it off.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"why-you-may-not-want-that-deposit-bonus\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Why You Don&#8217;t Want That Deposit Bonus<\/h3>\n<p>Deposit bonuses are a common feature of binary options brokers today, who use them as an enticement to get new traders to open and fund accounts.\u00a0Who doesn&#8217;t want free money but the question is, is it really free?\u00a0There are several reasons why a bonus is not as easy as it seems and why you don&#8217;t want to receive one.<\/p>\n<p>Trade Minimum \u2013 Every bonus comes with a trade minimum.\u00a0This is the dollar amount you must reach before the bonus money can be withdrawn from your account.\u00a0The minimum is based on your original deposit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<i>and\u00a0<\/i>bonus so if you deposit $ 2000 and get a 50% bonus the minimum will be based on $ 3000. The average minimum trade will be between 20 and 30 times the value of the entire account.\u00a0We have seen some as low as 15 times and some as high as 40 or 50 times the total value of the account.\u00a0This means that an account with a total value of $3000 needs to make trades totaling $45,000 before the bonus becomes yours.\u00a0I want to sell 1% of my account at a time to make sure no trades can damage my account.\u00a0In a $3,000 account that means making $30 trades at a time, $45K divided by $30 is 1500 trades.\u00a0Of course, you can make bigger trades to eliminate the minimum faster but that can also lead to catastrophic losses.<\/p>\n<p>Time Limits \u2013 Some, but not all, deposit bonuses have time limits.\u00a0This is usually something like 30, 60 or 90 days.\u00a0This means you have to reach the trade minimum before the time limit before you can make a withdrawal.\u00a0We don&#8217;t want to realize that any of you can&#8217;t turn $3,000 into $45,000 but consider your chances of doing that in 30 days.\u00a0You probably don&#8217;t like being forced to trade more than your budget or system.\u00a0Time limits may be another reason to shoot for the stars, trade more often or with higher amounts than usual and add risk to your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Withdrawals \u2013 Bonuses make withdrawing money from your account difficult.\u00a0Some brokers, the shadier ones, won&#8217;t let you withdraw any money until you meet the minimum trading limit.\u00a0A broker that will not let you withdraw any part of the bonus or profit based on the bonus.\u00a0In any clause in these terms will usually cause you to lose all bonuses and all profits with any withdrawal request before meeting the withdrawal requirement.\u00a0If you trade your account for $3,000 to $10,000 or $15,000, you may want to take a little bit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1394 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/trade-malaysia-option.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malaysia--option-com.translate.goog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1-200x166.png?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=ru&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp 200w,https:\/\/malaysia--option-com.translate.goog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1-300x249.png?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=ru&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp 300w,https:\/\/malaysia--option-com.translate.goog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1-400x332.png?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=ru&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp 400w,https:\/\/malaysia--option-com.translate.goog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1-600x497.png?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=ru&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp 600w,https:\/\/malaysia--option-com.translate.goog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/binarydepositbonus-1.png?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=ru&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp 608w\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"504\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This broker (OptionYard) says that the bonus cannot be redeemed for cash value, very shady.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Free Signup Bonuses \u2013 Free signup bonuses of $50 or $20 are not very common these days.\u00a0This is a &#8220;free&#8221; bonus you get when you sign up for an account and supposedly requires no deposit.\u00a0Except that maybe.\u00a0The only way to get the bonus is to deposit money and then meet the bonus requirements.\u00a0You can also get an additional deposit bonus on top of the signup bonus, which means the bonus requirements may be quite high.\u00a0Be sure to check what&#8217;s going on with your chosen broker.<\/p>\n<p>There is a reason why brokers continue to use bonuses as an incentive \u2013 they know that the average binary options trader is more likely to lose all their money than to eliminate the bonus requirement.\u00a0That is why the minimum requirements are very high and the time limit is short.\u00a0To achieve the bare minimum, you will probably engage in risky behavior.\u00a0Once you contemplate receiving a bonus be sure to read the terms of use and fully understand what is required to clear the minimum.\u00a0As with everything in life not all brokers are the same and each will have different policies regarding bonuses and when and even if the bonus is really yours.<\/p>\n<p>Bonuses are often applied to accounts automatically by the broker as soon as they are funded so be careful with this see if you can decline the bonus, if you want, before you do.\u00a0To withdraw you, the merchant, are responsible for contacting their account representative.\u00a0Some brokers will also offer other bonuses from time to time so be sure to read the terms and conditions before accepting them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-risk-in-risk-free-bonuses\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Risk In \u201cRisk Free\u201d Bonus<\/h3>\n<p>There are hidden risks to free trade risks the average binary options trader is unaware of.\u00a0Fortunately we can reveal what to look out for.<\/p>\n<p>There are some obvious advantages to using risk-free trading, you will never lose, but the truth is that there are still some disadvantages to the equation that might make you think twice about using it.\u00a0Following that you will find an explanation of some of the types of offers you can find and why they are not risk &#8220;free&#8221; as advertised.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"free-50-offer-or-the-no-deposit-bonus\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\"><span class=\"\">$50 Bonus Offer Or No Deposit Bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some brokers will give you $50 free to start trading.\u00a0This sounds great and is a potential way for a trader to leverage a broker for demo trading purposes.\u00a0Of course, $50 should be enough to make a trade or two.<\/p>\n<p>To speed up the deal some brokers will also tell you that it is possible to withdraw $50 once you meet the minimum requirements and trading volume.\u00a0This is not common in and of itself, bonuses come with terms.\u00a0But be careful with the related &#8220;tie in&#8221;.\u00a0A minimum deposit is a requirement to unlock withdrawals and this is true for \u201cNo Deposit Bonuses\u201d.\u00a0Sure you can get it.\u00a0Sure you can withdraw it, but only after making a deposit.\u00a0The deposit may also need to be more than the original bonus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"free-demo-or-risk-free-trading\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Free Demo Or Free Trade Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Some brokers offer free demos to potential clients with just an email address in return.\u00a0It&#8217;s not something to worry about, it&#8217;s fine for them to want to get your email in return for a free service.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s not OK is advertising a free demo and then requiring a deposit to get it, that&#8217;s a bait and switch.\u00a0This demo is free, if you deposit us.\u00a0What&#8217;s worse is that most brokers who use this tactic are not giving you a demo account, they are dealing with a \u201cdemo bonus\u201d on top of your deposit and all the trimmings that go with it;\u00a0minimum quantity and complicated production requirements.\u00a0We don&#8217;t list brokers that operate like this, but it&#8217;s worth noting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cash-rebate-programs\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Cash Rebate Program<\/h3>\n<p>A cash rebate program sounds great right?\u00a0This usually requires a certain minimum deposit, a certain minimum maintenance balance and trading volume.\u00a0But here&#8217;s what you need to know \u2013 Some rebate programs give you money just for your losses.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a net loser during the month you will get back part of your losses, if you are a net winner, you will not get anything back.\u00a0The kicker is if you are a net loser, you have to make another deposit to maintain your balance requirement (where there is one).\u00a0Some rebates don&#8217;t require a minimum balance, you have to lose all your money to get them.<\/p>\n<p>Also remember that rebates are often paid as bonus funds \u2013 with their own set of terms.\u00a0So they are often not so interesting after all.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-risk-free-trade\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"36\">Risk Free Trading<\/h3>\n<p>The worst of the risk-free deals is the out-and-out risk-free trade.\u00a0Some brokers will offer you risk free on the first, second and third trades.\u00a0This will always come with a minimum deposit and usually an automatic bonus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Binary options bonuses can give you extra money to trade with, sometimes for free without a deposit, but more often as a percentage plus whatever amount you deposit into your account (a &#8216;deposit match&#8217; 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