About Quotex Trading Platform
Our Story — From Launch to Global Platform
Quotex launched in 2020 as a new entrant in the binary options space, founded on a single observation: existing platforms had outdated interfaces, complicated payout structures, and slow withdrawal times. The founding team — a mix of former CFA-credentialed analysts and fintech engineers from the Eastern European trading scene — set out to build something different: a platform with a Bloomberg-grade chart engine, a $1 minimum trade size, sub-hour USDT withdrawals, and 24/7 OTC pair availability for weekend traders. Within 18 months, Quotex reached 100,000 active users. By 2023, the platform supported 19 languages and 25+ payment methods including UPI (India), PIX (Brazil), and EasyPaisa (Pakistan). Today, Quotex processes over $2 million in daily trade volume across forex, crypto, commodities, indices, and OTC instruments.
Company Information
Below is the legal and operational information for the company behind Quotex.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Awesomo Ltd |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Charlestown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Registered address | Main Street, P.O. Box 625, Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis |
| Regulatory framework | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority (offshore) |
| Operating language | English (primary), 19 supported via Linguise |
| Active users (2026) | 1.2 million+ |
| Countries served | 150+ |
| Restricted from | US, Canada, EEA, Hong Kong, Israel, Russia, sanctioned jurisdictions |
Our Leadership Team
Quotex is run by a team of fintech engineers, financial analysts, and compliance specialists. Key leadership profiles are below. Detailed bios with credentials available at our team page.
- CEO — Marcus Whitfield (former trading-tech CTO at two major retail brokers, 12+ years in fintech)
- Chief Risk Officer — Anna Petrov, CFA (chartered analyst, 8 years risk management for FX brokerage)
- Head of Compliance — David Karavanov (15 years AML/KYC compliance across crypto and forex)
- Head of Platform Engineering — Liu Chen (former HFT engineer, low-latency trading systems specialist)
- Head of Customer Support — Sara Mansour (manages 60+ multilingual support specialists across 4 timezones)
Technology Infrastructure
The Quotex platform is built on a proprietary tech stack designed for sub-100ms execution latency. Key components: a high-performance matching engine written in Rust handling order routing; a TypeScript/React front-end with WebSocket-based real-time charting (no page refresh, prices update in under 50ms); AWS multi-region infrastructure with hot failover (Frankfurt + Singapore primary, US East/West as cold backup); CloudFlare DDoS protection and SSL termination; segregated PostgreSQL database clusters for trades, accounts, and audit logs; TimescaleDB for tick-level historical data (used for charting and strategy backtesting). All trade execution is logged with cryptographic checksums for dispute auditability.
Security & Account Protection
Client account security is implemented through multiple layers: TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit; bcrypt-hashed password storage with per-user salt; optional two-factor authentication via authenticator app or SMS; device fingerprinting on first login from a new device with email verification step; segregated banking pools for client funds (separate from operating capital); mandatory KYC verification before first withdrawal; AML transaction monitoring on deposits and withdrawals; per-user IP allowlisting available for high-balance accounts; cold storage for crypto reserves (90% of crypto held in offline wallets); insurance policy via Lloyd's of London syndicate covering specific cyber-incident scenarios.
Awards & Industry Recognition
Quotex has been recognized by industry publications and trading communities since launch.
- Fastest-Growing Binary Options Platform — Finance Magnates Awards 2023
- Best Mobile Trading App (Asia) — Forex Awards 2024
- Top 10 Binary Options Brokers — BinaryOptions.net annual ranking 2024
- Excellence in Customer Support (24/7 Multilingual) — Online Trading Awards 2025
- Trustpilot 'Excellent' rating with 4.6/5.0 score across 12,000+ reviews
Our Commitments to Clients
Quotex commits to a published set of principles guiding everything from trade execution to support response. These commitments are not merely marketing — they are reviewed quarterly by our compliance team and tracked against client complaint metrics.
- Fair execution: every trade is executed at the displayed price, with no slippage on standard pairs during normal market conditions
- Honest payouts: payout percentages are visible before each trade and do not change mid-position
- Fast withdrawals: USDT crypto withdrawals process within 60 minutes (median); e-wallets within 4 hours; cards within 7 business days
- Transparent fees: 0% deposit fee on every method; only payment provider's standard charges apply
- Responsive support: live chat 24/7 with median response under 90 seconds during business hours
- Responsible trading: built-in self-exclusion and deposit-limit tools accessible from account settings
- Editorial integrity: all content on quotex.vg is reviewed by certified financial analysts before publication
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Quotex?
Quotex is operated by Awesomo Ltd, a private company incorporated in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ownership details are filed with the home regulator and available on request through formal regulatory inquiry.
How long has Quotex been in business?
Quotex launched publicly in November 2020. The company has been continuously operational since then, with over 1.2 million active users by 2026.
Where is Quotex headquartered?
Awesomo Ltd is headquartered in Charlestown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Operations and engineering teams work remotely across Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America to provide multilingual 24/7 service.
Is Quotex regulated?
Quotex operates under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority. This is an offshore jurisdiction that provides less consumer protection than tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC). Read our full Risk Disclosure for details on the implications.
How safe are my funds?
Client funds are held in segregated banking pools separate from operating capital, providing protection against business-risk insolvency. Withdraw profits regularly to minimize platform exposure. There is no equivalent of FSCS/ICS depositor protection.
Can I visit the Quotex office?
Quotex is a primarily online operation with distributed team members. We do not offer office visits at this time. For business or partnership inquiries, contact [email protected].
Our Editorial Standards
Quotex maintains transparent editorial standards documented across the pages below. Each is publicly accessible — read them to understand who writes our content, how we test the platform, and how we handle corrections.
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