Cryptocurrency trading
You can now trade on leading cryptocurrency markets and take your position with CFDs – no virtual wallet needed. Get broad exposure in a single trade through our Crypto 10 index.1
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We’re available from 8am to 6pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.
Why trade on cryptocurrencies with us?
Trade on both rising and falling markets with leverage
using CFDs
Protect your capital and limit your losses
with guaranteed stops for CFDs2
Trade directly from charts
and perform in-depth analysis with powerful technical indicators
Take advantage of low spreads and ultra-fast order execution
on our award-winning platform3
Speculate on major cryptos or get wider exposure
with our Crypto 10 index1
Which cryptocurrencies can you trade on with us?
With us, you can trade on 11 major cryptocurrencies, two crypto crosses and one crypto index1 which tracks the prices of the top ten cryptocurrencies, weighted by market capitalisation.4
How to trade on cryptocurrencies with us
You can trade on cryptocurrencies using CFDs.
CFDs
Trade over-the-counter (OTC) using leveraged CFDs to speculate on whether a cryptocurrency’s price will move up or down, without having to open a crypto exchange account or create a virtual wallet.
Set guaranteed stop-losses to cap your risk and use a limit order to lock in profits.2
Open your position on margin.
| CFDs | |
|---|---|
| Main advantage | Trade rising and falling markets on margin |
| Main risk | Losses can exceed your margin deposit, so it’s important to manage your risk |
| Available to | All clients |
| Traded in | OTC contracts |
| Commission | Commission-free (only the spread is applied) |
| Trading platforms | Web platform, mobile app, third-party crypto trading platform (MT4) |
What is cryptocurrency trading?
When you trade on cryptocurrencies with CFDs, you’re speculating on whether the price will go up or down – without needing to own any underlying coins.
Find out how cryptocurrency trading works
What are the benefits and risks of cryptocurrency trading?
Magnify your exposure with leverage and go long or short on the price – all without the expense of an exchange account. When trading with leverage, losses can accrue rapidly.
Learn more about these and other benefits
How do I trade on cryptocurrencies in Ireland?
- Open a CFD account
- Find an opportunity
- Take a position
- Monitor your trade
Learn more and see examples
Open a CFD account
Open a CFD account
How much does it cost to trade on cryptocurrencies?
- Spreads
- Margin
Spreads
You’ll pay no commission on CFD trades. So, the most important fee to consider when trading on cryptocurrencies is the spread – the difference between the buying and selling prices.
The spread is the fee charged to guarantee market liquidity. We strive to keep our spreads among the lowest on the market.
| CFDs [5] | MT4 [5] | |
| Bitcoin | 112 | 112 |
| Ether | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Litecoin | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| EOS | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Stellar | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Cardano | 1.4 | N/A |
| Chainlink | 17.1 | N/A |
| Polkadot | 17.8 | N/A |
| Dogecoin | 0.2 | N/A |
| Uniswap | 10.8 | N/A |
| Bitcoin Cash/Bitcoin | 0.8 | N/A |
| Ether/Bitcoin | 3 | N/A |
| Crypto 10 index | 120 | N/A |
| Solana | 1.6 | N/A |
| Avalanche | 0.4 | N/A |
Margin
When trading CFDs, you’ll open your position on margin – a deposit that’s only a fraction of your total exposure. Please remember, though, that your losses can significantly exceed your original deposit when trading on margin.
| CFD margin deposit for retail clients | Leverage ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 50% | 2.1 |
| Ether | 50% | 2.1 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 50% | 2.1 |
| Litecoin | 50% | 2.1 |
| EOS | 50% | 2.1 |
| Stellar | 50% | 2.1 |
| Cardano | 50% | 2.1 |
| Chainlink | 50% | 2.1 |
| Polkadot | 50% | 2.1 |
| Dogecoin | 50% | 2.1 |
| Uniswap | 50% | 2.1 |
| Bitcoin Cash/Bitcoin | 50% | 2.1 |
| Ether/Bitcoin | 50% | 2.1 |
| Crypto 10 index | 50% | 2.1 |
| Solana | 50% | 2.1 |
| Avalanche | 50% | 2.1 |
Trade on crypto with Ireland's best trading platform1
Enjoy a seamless crypto trading experience with our award-winning technology.1
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
- Third-party trading platforms
Web-based platform
Our web-based platform is optimised for online trading using derivatives like CFDs. We offer price alerts, interactive charts and a suite of risk management and research tools.
Mobile trading app
Our tablet and mobile trading platform has been optimised for iPhone and Android. You’ll have access to the same tools as on the web-based platform and be able to view mobile charts on the go.Trade on cryptos on the go, wherever and whenever. Our tablet and mobile trading platform has been optimised for iPhone and Android.
Third-party trading platforms
Take even greater control over your cryptocurrency trading with our built-in access to a range of advanced third-party platforms like MT4, ProRealTime and APIs.
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1 The Crypto 10 index together with any other cryptos or crypto crosses mentioned on this page are available exclusively via CFDs.
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 at exactly the price you specified but incur a premium if triggered.
3 Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2021 and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2021.
4 BITA, 2022.
5 The spreads shown are accurate as at July 2022 and are subject to change.
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Investing comes with risk and the price of shares can go down as well as up, and you are not guaranteed to get back the amount that you originally invested.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Options are complex financial instruments and your capital is at risk. Losses may be extremely rapid.
CFD, spread betting and options are accounts provided by IG Europe GmbH (a company incorporated in the Federal Republic of Germany and registered in the Frankfurt Trade Register under number HRB 115624 with registered office at Westhafenplatz 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany). IG Europe GmbH (Register number 148759) is authorised and regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and Deutsche Bundesbank. The Swedish branch of IG Europe GmbH is regulated by the Finansinspektionen. The share dealing offer provided to IG Europe GmbH clients by another IG Group entity based in UK (IGXX) is only available to residents of Ireland only.
Spread betting is available to residents of Ireland only.
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