Read first: fixed-time/digital options are all-or-nothing. If the price ends on the wrong side, you lose the whole stake for that trade. Most retail traders lose money. Treat this guide as education, not a promise of income.
How a Quotex trade works
You choose an asset (for example EUR/USD), a stake and an expiry time, then predict whether price will be higher (Up / Call) or lower (Down / Put) when the trade expires. If you are right, you receive the payout percentage shown before entry; if you are wrong, you lose the stake. Payouts change by asset and time of day.
Start on the demo account
Quotex gives you a demo balance with virtual money. Use it to learn the platform, test QT-Bot's signals and keep a journal of at least 50–100 trades before risking real money. If you are not profitable on demo with strict rules, you will not be profitable live.
OTC vs live market pairs
| Live market pairs | OTC pairs | |
|---|---|---|
| When available | Market hours (weekdays) | Including weekends and off-hours |
| Price source | Real interbank-style feeds | Broker-generated quotes |
| News impact | Strong around releases | Different behaviour; test separately |
Choosing an expiry time
Match the expiry to the timeframe you analysed. If QT-Bot analysed the M1 chart with M5/M10 confirmation, very short expiries leave little room for the setup to play out. Avoid changing expiry on impulse after a loss.
Money management rules that actually matter
- Risk a small, fixed percentage per trade (many traders use 1–2%).
- Set a daily loss limit and stop when you hit it.
- Never use martingale (doubling after a loss) — it turns a normal losing streak into an empty account.
- Limit the number of trades per session; quality beats quantity.
- Keep a journal: pair, time, confidence, result, and why you took it.
A simple daily routine with QT-Bot
Check the session
Trade when your chosen session is active and avoid the minutes around major news.
Run Auto Scan
Let QT-Bot rank the pairs and focus on the top one or two.
Read the CORE checks
Skip any setup where a CORE check fails, even if confidence looks okay.
Confirm on the chart
Look at the Quotex chart yourself. If you disagree with the bot, don't trade.
Log and stop
Record the result and stop at your trade or loss limit.
Common beginner mistakes
- Chasing losses with bigger stakes.
- Trading every signal instead of the best ones.
- Trusting "100% sure" signal groups.
- Depositing money needed for rent, fees or family expenses.
- Skipping the demo stage.
Quotex trading FAQ
How much money do I need to start Quotex trading?
Quotex lets you open a free demo account with virtual funds. For a live account, start with a small amount you can afford to lose completely, and keep each trade to a small percentage of your balance.
What are OTC pairs on Quotex?
OTC (over-the-counter) pairs are broker-generated quotes that stay open when regular markets are closed, such as weekends. They can behave differently from real-market pairs, so test any strategy on demo first.
What is the best expiry time for beginners?
There is no universally best expiry. Many beginners find 1–5 minute expiries move too fast; longer expiries give the setup more time but also more exposure. Match expiry to the timeframe you analysed.
Can I trade Quotex with a bot only?
You can use QT-Bot to analyse setups, but you still decide and place every trade. Treat the bot as a second opinion, not an autopilot.
Risk warning: Binary/digital options and Forex trading are high-risk and you can lose all the money you deposit. QT-Bot provides market analysis for education and decision support only — it is not financial advice and no signal or confidence score guarantees a profit. Quotex is not regulated by a top-tier regulator and is restricted in several countries; check the law where you live before trading. QT-Bot is an independent tool and is not owned by, affiliated with or endorsed by Quotex.