Cryptocurrency trading
Trade eight cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether and litecoin, without taking ownership of the underlying. Or get broad exposure in a single trade with our Crypto 10 index.
Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. We're here 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, except for Saturday from 1am to 11am.
Contact us: +971 (0) 4 5592108
Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. We're here 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, except for Saturday from 1am to 11am.
Contact us: +971 (0) 4 5592108
Why trade cryptocurrencies with us?
Trade rising and falling prices on leverage to make the most of volatility1
Our deep internal liquidity means there’s more chance of executing your trade at your chosen price
Protect your capital with guaranteed stops2
Safely and easily deposit and withdraw funds. We’re a regulated FTSE 250 company
Speculate on 10 major cryptos, or get wider exposure to the market with our Crypto 10 index
Cryptocurrencies you can trade with us
You can also trade our Crypto 10 index, giving you exposure to the ten largest coins with a single trade.
Live prices on popular cryptos
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Trade cryptocurrencies CFDs with us
| CFDs | |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Traded in | Contracts |
| Commission | Commission-free (just pay our spread) |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced crypto trading platforms |
| Demo account: | Yes |
| Learn more about CFDs |
What is cryptocurrency trading?
When you trade cryptocurrency, you’re speculating on whether a crypto’s price will go up or down – without needing to own any underlying coins.
What are the benefits of cryptocurrency trading?
Magnify your exposure with leverage and go long or short on the price – all without the expense of an exchange account.
How do I trade cryptocurrencies?
- Open a trading account
- Find an opportunity
- Take a position
- Monitor your trade
How much will I have to pay?
Margins
CFD trading is a form of leveraged trading. This means you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit. Though not actually a cost to you, the margin you pay makes a big difference to the affordability of your trade.
Spreads
Your key payment for trading CFDs is the spread, the difference between the buy and the sell price – essentially our commission for executing your trade. We work to keep our spreads among the lowest in the business.
| Spot FX | Retail margin | Leverage equivalent | Professional margin | Leverage equivalent |
| Bitcoin | 10% | 1:10 | 4.5% | 1:22 |
| Ether | 10% | 1:10 | 4.5% | 1:22 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 10% | 1:10 | 9% | 1:11 |
| Litecoin | 10% | 1:10 | 9% | 1:11 |
| EOS | 10% | 1:10 | 9% | 1:11 |
| Stellar | 10% | 1:10 | 9% | 1:11 |
| NEO | 10% | 1:10 | 9% | 1:11 |
| CFDs | MT4 | |
| Bitcoin | 36 | N/A |
| Ether | 1.2 | N/A |
| Bitcoin Cash | 2 | N/A |
| Litecoin | 0.4 | N/A |
| EOS | 4 | N/A |
| Stellar | 0.2 | N/A |
| NEO | 0.2 | N/A |
Opening a CFD account with IG is free and simple. You’ll get access to 11 cryptocurrency markets, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
When you’re ready to open a position, you can add stops and limits to manage your risk. As a new trader you’ll also get lower minimum deal sizes for 2 weeks.
The UK’s best crypto trading platform
Discover crypto opportunity on the UK’s best web-based platform and mobile trading app3, as well as popular third-party platforms including MetaTrader 4.
The latest crypto news
FAQs
Our Crypto 10 index tracks the price of the top ten cryptocurrencies, changed every quarter:
- Bitcoin
- Ether
- Litecoin
- Bitcoin cash
- EOS
- Bitcoin SV
- Cardano
- Monero
- Stellar
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* Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020.
1While leverage magnifies profits, it will also magnify losses.
2Guaranteed stops incur a small premium if triggered.
3Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020.
