Crypto in the UAE: everything you need to know
From Bitcoin basics to crypto CFDs and trading strategies, start your cryptocurrency journey with us today – understanding both opportunities and risks along the way.
Crypto trading essentials
When you trade crypto with us, you'll use CFDs to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying cryptocurrency. There are potential opportunities to profit whether prices rise or fall, but losses can exceed your initial deposit.
Key points to understand:
- You trade on price movements, not ownership of actual crypto
- Leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses
- Markets operate 24/7, creating round-the-clock opportunities and risks1
- Volatility can lead to significant price swings
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Live cryptocurrency prices
Real-time cryptocurrency market prices. Trade on these price movements using CFDs with us.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions, and prices are indicative only.
FAQs
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset secured by cryptography and typically built on blockchain technology. Popular examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of alternative coins (altcoins).
How can I start trading crypto in the UAE?
You can start by researching different cryptocurrencies and understanding their market behaviour. With IG, you trade crypto through CFDs, which means you speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. This requires understanding leverage and margin requirements.
What are the risks of crypto trading?
Crypto trading carries significant risks including high volatility, potential total loss of investment, leverage amplifying losses and market manipulation. Prices can be extremely unpredictable and losses can exceed your initial deposit when using leverage.
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1 With IG, you can trade cryptocurrencies from 8am on Saturday and is available to trade until 10pm on Fridays (UK time).
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
- IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinions in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of a CFD. IG is not a financial advisor and all services are provided on an execution-only basis. This communication is not an offer or solicitation to enter into a transaction and shall not be construed as such.
- IG is a trading name of IG Limited a company registered at 2702 & 2703 Level 27, Tower 2, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. IG is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under reference No. F001780.
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