Cryptocurrency trading
Trade cryptocurrency CFDs with IG UAE and access bitcoin, ether and litecoin without the complexity of digital wallets.
Start trading today. Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. Our sales team is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Dubai time), Monday to Friday.
Why trade cryptocurrency CFDs with IG
No wallet required
By trading crypto CFDs, you avoid the complexities of managing a digital wallet.
Trade both rising and falling markets
Take advantage of cryptocurrency volatility¹ in either market direction.
Protect your capital
Cap your potential losses with guaranteed stops².
Tools for crypto analysis
Trade directly from charts with technical indicators designed for cryptocurrency markets.
Live cryptocurrency prices
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
What is cryptocurrency trading?
When you trade cryptocurrency CFDs, you take a position on a crypto's price movements without needing to own the underlying digital coins.
Why trade cryptocurrency?
Trade crypto CFDs for flexibility and efficiency. There’s no need to manage digital wallets, worry about security risks or deal with blockchain delays.
How to trade cryptocurrency
Select a cryptocurrency, decide to go long or short based on your analysis, set your position size and apply risk management tools like stops. Monitor and close when ready.
Fees for trading cryptocurrency CFDs with IG
Spreads
This is the main cost of trading. It’s built into the buy and sell prices.
Overnight funding
A fee is charged for positions held overnight. Rates differ between cryptocurrencies.
Stop loss orders
You'll be charged if you use a guaranteed stop-loss order. The charge is refunded if it isn't triggered.
Currency conversion
Fees apply when trading in different currencies. Automatically applied at current rates.
Trade cryptocurrency CFDs on these platforms
IG online platform
Choose our online platform for a seamless and lightning-fast trading experience.
ProRealTime
Analyse markets with advanced charting, custom tools and professional insights.
Latest cryptocurrency news and analysis
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Try these next
1 - While leverage magnifies profits, it will also magnify losses.
2 - Stop-loss orders close your position automatically if the market moves against you. Normal stop-loss orders are free, but there’s no guarantee of protection against slippage. Guaranteed stops will close your position exactly the price you specified but incur a premium if triggered.
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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.
- The information on this site is not directed at residents of the United States, Belgium or any particular country outside the UAE and is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
