Freelance Traders’ Real Use of IQ Option Tools – Interviews & Examples
Most articles about IQ Option just list its tools like a product brochure. MACD. Bollinger Bands. Multi-charts. But no one really shows how real traders use them, especially not freelance traders working on their own terms.
So I reached out to five freelance traders I’ve met through Discord, Reddit, and Twitter. People who actually use IQ Option daily. Traders with no agenda, just honest experience.
What came out of these conversations wasn’t just helpful. It was eye-opening.
If you’re curious to try the platform the same way they do, you can open your IQ Option account here.
Meet the Freelancers: Who They Are and What They Trade
Here’s a quick intro to the traders I interviewed:
| Name (Alias) | Location | Experience | Assets Traded | Favourite IQ Option Tool |
| DaniFX | Indonesia | 2 years | Binary, Crypto | RSI + Multi-Charts |
| Marc.87 | Germany | 4 years | Forex, Stocks | Moving Averages |
| Tasha J | South Africa | 3 years | Binary Options | Economic Calendar |
| Karim.X | UAE | 5 years | CFDs (Gold, EUR/USD) | Candle Timers + Zoom |
| Felix_S | Kenya | 1.5 years | BTC/USD | Support/Resistance Tools |
They all use different tools and approaches, but each one had specific ways they use the IQ Option platform that most new users completely miss.
Tool #1: Multi-Charts + RSI – “I See Patterns Faster This Way”
Trader: DaniFX
Dani works as a freelance web designer but trades IQ Option every morning for about 90 minutes before starting his client work. His favourite setup? 3 charts side-by-side with RSI enabled.
“I trade EUR/USD, GBP/JPY, and AUD/USD at once. I open three 1-minute charts. RSI helps me find divergence. If all three show the same thing, I hit the button.”
He’s not relying on the RSI alone. It’s the visual alignment across assets that gives him confidence.
He also said he uses the built-in zoom tool to adjust candle detail during fast price action.
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Tool #2: Economic Calendar – “It Keeps Me From Entering Dumb Trades”
Trader: Tasha J
Tasha learned the hard way. In her words:
“I kept entering trades right before news drops. Big mistake. I’d win three trades, then boom, non-farm payroll would erase everything.”
Now she checks the IQ Option Economic Calendar every morning before trading. It’s one of the platform’s underrated tools, and it helped her filter trades by impact level.
How she uses it:
- Filters only “high-impact” events
- Avoids trading during those windows
- Notes market reactions to data for future reference
Tasha now trades only during stable sessions and waits for news to pass before making big moves.
Tool #3: Moving Averages – “I Trade Only When Price Crosses Both Lines”
Trader: Marc.87
Marc is a part-time coder who trades forex CFDs in his downtime. He uses a simple but powerful system: 50 EMA and 200 EMA crossovers.
He explained:
“When the 50 crosses above the 200, I trade with the trend. If price pulls back and bounces, I enter.”
He pairs this with a line chart view instead of candles, saying it helps him avoid distraction.
Marc’s edge isn’t in the indicators. It’s in waiting for the right conditions.
Tool #4: Support & Resistance Drawing Tools – “I Manually Mark Zones Daily”
Trader: Felix_S
Felix is the kind of trader who never uses indicators. Instead, he draws manual support and resistance levels every day.
“I treat IQ Option like TradingView. Zoom out, draw key zones, then switch to lower timeframes.”
He shared an interesting trick: he uses the horizontal line tool plus the color selector to mark strong vs weak zones.
Felix also mentioned the position clone tool IQ Option offers. It lets him reuse a previous trade size and asset with one click. Time saver.
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Tool #5: Candle Timer + Zoom – “Precision Matters in Binary Trading”
Trader: Karim.X
Karim trades high-stakes binary options, gold and EUR/USD mostly. His secret weapon? The candle timer and chart zoom.
“Most traders enter too late. I enter 2–3 seconds before candle close, especially near resistance.”
He zooms in to max candle detail and uses the timer to predict precise reversals.
This is risky and requires experience, but he swears by it.
He recommends beginners avoid this method, but it shows the level of micro-timing possible on IQ Option.
Common Mistakes These Traders Warned About
When I asked what new traders usually get wrong, here’s what came up repeatedly:
- Overusing indicators without understanding them
- Ignoring the news calendar
- Trading without testing strategies on demo
- Trading too many assets at once
- Not verifying their account before withdrawals
Final Thoughts: IQ Option’s Tools Work But Only If You Use Them Right
None of the traders I interviewed said IQ Option was a “magic” platform.
What they said was this:
“It gives you tools. It’s up to you to use them well.”
If you treat it like a professional platform, it delivers. You get clean charts, fast execution, and enough flexibility to build your own system.
If you treat it like a get-rich-quick game, you’ll likely burn out fast.
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FAQs: What People Ask About IQ Option Tools
What tools are available in IQ Option?
Charting tools (candles, lines), 12+ indicators (RSI, MACD, EMA, etc.), multi-charts, drawing tools, economic calendar, candle timer, zoom.
Can I use custom indicators on IQ Option?
No. Only the built-in indicators are available. But they cover most common strategies.
What’s the best tool for beginners?
Start with RSI, moving averages, and the demo account to build confidence.
Does IQ Option show real-time news?
It has an economic calendar and sometimes platform alerts during big events.
Can I save chart layouts on IQ Option?
No permanent saving like TradingView, but it remembers your last session’s setup.