● The global broker is using margin credit to tackle first-deposit hesitation, testing whether a well-timed incentive is enough to turn new sign-ups into active traders
Deposit bonuses are standard broker practice. Most of them target the top of the funnel of sign-ups, new accounts, and brand awareness. Deriv's April campaign is aimed at a different problem entirely.
The 20% MT5 margin credit launching this month is built around a specific behaviour of new traders who sign up, complete verification, choose their account type, and then stall before that first transfer. The offer is open exclusively to traders who create a new Deriv account between 6 and 30 April.
“With this promotion, we're removing one of the biggest barriers for new traders, the hesitation around that first deposit," said Prakash Bhudia, Chief Growth Officer at Deriv. "A 20% margin boost from day one means new clients can start trading with more breathing room and greater flexibility from the moment they sign up."
How the bonus works
The unlock sequence is straightforward: a client signs up on Deriv between 6 and 30 April, deposits funds into their Deriv wallet, and transfers from the wallet to an eligible MT5 account. The 20% credit is calculated on the MT5 transfer amount, not the wallet deposit, and is applied
automatically on the first transfer only. Subsequent transfers do not earn additional credit, so clients looking to maximise the bonus should move their full intended amount in a single transfer.
The credit caps at $100, reached at a $500 MT5 transfer. Transferring more than $500 earns no additional bonus. As a worked example: a client who deposits $400 into their wallet and transfers $300 to MT5 receives a $60 credit, 20% of the transferred amount, not the deposited amount. The bonus is non-withdrawable. It increases available trading margin but cannot be taken out as cash.
Eligible accounts
The promotion applies to Deriv MT5 Standard and MT5 Financial accounts. MT5 Gold accounts are not eligible. The Standard account covers CFDs across forex, commodities, and stock indices with floating spreads and no commission, while the Financial account is suited to traders focused on forex, offering tighter spreads and leverage for more active strategies. Both sit within the full MT5 environment, supporting Expert Advisors, advanced charting, and multi-timeframe analysis.
Availability and partner support
The promotion is open globally, with the exception of clients and partners in the UAE and EU.
For Deriv's introducing broker and affiliate network, the campaign offers a conversion hook for newly referred clients at the point of sign-up. Partners can access ready-to-use campaign creatives through the Partner's Hub, alongside an AI-powered ad generation tool for customised assets. Partners can also connect with their account manager for bespoke support.
Full terms and conditions are available here.
This promotion is not available to residents of the EU and UAE. Specific regions may be excluded. Eligibility depends on final verification and meeting Deriv’s onboarding requirements.
The products offered by Deriv.com, including CFDs, are complex derivative products that carry a significant risk of potential loss. You should consider whether you understand how these products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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