Deriv Trader (DTrader) Guide: How to Log In, Choose a Contract and Place Your First Trade
How to Log In to Deriv Trader
- Go to deriv.com (type it yourself; do not use links from strangers) and log in, or open the official Deriv app.
- In your account dashboard choose Options and then Deriv Trader.
- Switch between Demo and Real at the top before trading.
- If you cannot log in, see {L("deriv-login-problems", "Deriv login problems")}.
Contract Types in Deriv Trader
| Contract | You win if… | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Rise/Fall | Price ends higher/lower than entry | Rise/Fall |
| Higher/Lower | Price ends above/below a barrier | Higher/Lower |
| Touch/No Touch | Price touches / never touches a barrier | Touch/No Touch |
| Matches/Differs, Even/Odd, Over/Under | The last digit matches your choice | digit contracts |
| Accumulators | Price stays inside a range each tick | Accumulators |
| Multipliers | Price moves your way (with stop loss) | Multipliers |
| Vanillas | Price ends beyond the strike | Vanillas |
| Turbos | Price never hits the barrier and ends beyond it | Turbos |
| Only Ups/Downs, High/Low Ticks | Tick patterns over a few ticks | Only Ups and High/Low |
On Volatility 100 the public Deriv API listed all of these on 18 October 2026. Some markets (for example Boom 500) offer fewer contracts.
Your First Trade, Step by Step (Demo)
- Select Demo. The demo balance is virtual money.
- Choose a market: start with Volatility 10 or 25, which move slowly.
- Choose Rise/Fall, duration 5 ticks, stake $1.
- Read the payout shown under Rise and Fall before buying.
- Press Rise or Fall and watch the contract settle in the positions panel.
- Open Reports to see every trade, then repeat 20–50 times and write down the result.
Deriv Trader vs Deriv Bot vs MT5
| Platform | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Deriv Trader | Manual options and multipliers | Simple, fast, works on phone |
| Deriv Bot | Automated rules | See how to create a Deriv bot |
| Deriv MT5 | CFDs with lot sizes | See the MT5 guide |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DTrader?
Deriv Trader, Deriv’s manual trading platform for options, multipliers and accumulators.
How do I log in to Deriv Trader?
Log in at deriv.com or in the official app, then open Options → Deriv Trader.
Is there a Deriv Trader demo?
Yes. Switch to the demo account to trade with virtual money.
Can I use Deriv Trader on my phone?
Yes, in a mobile browser or the official Deriv app.
What is the minimum stake on Deriv Trader?
It depends on the contract; many contracts start below $1. The trade screen shows the limits.
Is DTrader the same as Deriv Bot?
No. Deriv Trader is for manual trades; Deriv Bot runs automated strategies.
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