Trade innovation and the future of digital assets

Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that operate without government or central bank control. They use encryption technology to create, secure and transfer units of currency. Stored in digital wallets, cryptocurrencies enable peer-to-peer transactions and are accepted by a growing number of online merchants.

No. When trading crypto CFDs, you are speculating on price movements rather than owning the underlying asset, so there is no need for a digital wallet, private keys or physical storage.

Cryptocurrency CFDs are available on our supported platforms, MT5 and Premier WebTrader, that provide crypto trading access. These are separate from traditional wallet-based exchanges because they allow traders to go long or short without directly holding the coins.

Yes. Cryptocurrency CFDs are leveraged products, which means traders only need to place a margin deposit to open a larger position. While leverage can increase potential returns, it also multiplies losses and should be used with caution.

Yes. With crypto CFDs, you can trade both directions. You can go long if you believe prices will rise or short if you believe they will fall, giving you the ability to trade in both bullish and bearish market conditions.

When trading crypto CFDs, you enter into a contract based on the price movement of a cryptocurrency between the time you open and close the position. No Ownership: You don’t buy or store the actual coins. Leverage: Only a fraction of the total trade value is required. Bidirectional Trading: You can trade rising or falling prices.

The most actively traded cryptocurrencies include: Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Ripple (XRP)