Cryptocurrency trading
Trade more than ten cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, ripple and litecoin, without taking ownership of the underlying. Or get broad exposure in a single trade with our Crypto 10 index.
Call +35 318 009 95362 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
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Why trade cryptocurrencies with IG?
Trade rising and falling prices on leverage to make the most of volatility1
Improved liquidity means there’s more chance of executing your trade at your chosen price
Preserve your capital with negative balance protection2 and guaranteed stops3
Safely and easily deposit funds. We’re a regulated FTSE 250 company
Speculate on 10 major cryptocurrencies and crosses, or get broad exposure with our Crypto 10 index
Tax-free profits when you trade with a spread betting account4
Cryptocurrencies you can trade with IG
Our Crypto 10 index gives you exposure to the ten largest coins with a single trade.
Live prices on our most popular markets
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Ways to trade cryptocurrencies with IG
| Spread betting | CFD | |
| Main benefits | Profits are tax-free in the UK4 | Tax-deductible losses are useful for hedging4 |
| Accessible to | All clients | All clients |
| Traded in | £ (or other base currency) per point | Contracts |
| Tax status | No capital gains tax (CGT) or stamp duty4 | No stamp duty, but you do pay CGT. Losses can be offset as a tax deduction4 |
| Commission | Commission-free (just pay our spread) | Commission-free (just pay our spread) |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Ways to trade cryptocurrencies with IG
| Turbo24 | Spread betting | CFD | |
| Main benefits | 24/5 trading, greater control over leverage and risk | Profits are tax-free in the UK4 | Tax-deductible losses are useful for hedging4 |
| Accessible to | All clients | All clients | All clients |
| Traded in | Euros | £ (or other base currency) per point | Contracts |
| Tax status | No stamp duty, but you do pay capital gains tax. Losses can be offset as a tax deduction4 | No capital gains tax (CGT) or stamp duty4 | No stamp duty, but you do pay CGT. Losses can be offset as a tax deduction4 |
| Commission | Commission-free (the price you pay to open is all you’ll pay) | Commission-free (just pay our spread) | Commission-free (just pay our spread) |
| Platforms | Web platform and mobile app | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
Open a cryptocurrency trading account in minutes
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How much will I have to pay?
How much you pay to trade cryptos depends on the product you’re using. Spread bet or trade CFDs, and there are a couple of concepts to bear in mind.
Margins
Spread betting and CFD trading are forms of leveraged trading, meaning you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit initially. 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 cryptocurrencies is the spread – the difference between the buy and the sell price – which is essentially our commission for executing your trade. We work to keep our spreads among the lowest in the business.
| Spot FX | Retail margin | Professional margin What is this? |
| Bitcoin | 50% | 18% |
| Ether | 50% | 18% |
| Ripple | 50% | 18% |
| Bitcoin Cash | 50% | 18% |
| Litecoin | 50% | 18% |
| EOS | 50% | 18% |
| Stellar | 50% | 18% |
| NEO | 50% | 18% |
| Crypto 10 index | 50% | 18% |
| Polkadot | 50% | 9% |
| Dogecoin | 50% | 9% |
| Chainlink | 50% | 9% |
| Uniswap | 50% | 9% |
| Spread betting | CFDs | MT4 | |
| Bitcoin | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Ether | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Ripple | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Litecoin | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| EOS | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Stellar | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Crypto 10 index | 38 | 38 | n/a |
| Polkadot | 29.3 | n/a | |
| Dogecoin | 0.17 | n/a | |
| Chainlink | 20 | n/a | |
| Uniswap | 16 | n/a |
How much will I have to pay?
How much you pay to trade cryptos depends on the product you’re using. Spread bet or trade CFDs, and there are a couple of concepts to bear in mind.
Margins
Spread betting and CFD trading are forms of leveraged trading, meaning you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit initially. 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 cryptocurrencies is the spread – the difference between the buy and the sell price – which is essentially our commission for executing your trade. We work to keep our spreads among the lowest in the business.
| Spot FX | Retail margin | Professional margin |
| Bitcoin | 50% | 18% |
| Ether | 50% | 18% |
| Ripple | 50% | 18% |
| Bitcoin Cash | 50% | 18% |
| Litecoin | 50% | 18% |
| EOS | 50% | 18% |
| Stellar | 50% | 18% |
| NEO | 50% | 18% |
| Crypto 10 index | 50% | 18% |
| Polkadot | 50% | 9% |
| Dogecoin | 50% | 9% |
| Chainlink | 50% | 9% |
| Uniswap | 50% | 9% |
| Spread betting | CFDs | MT4 | |
| Bitcoin | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Ether | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Ripple | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Litecoin | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| EOS | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Stellar | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Crypto 10 index | 38 | 38 | n/a |
| Polkadot | 29.3 | n/a | |
| Dogecoin | 0.17 | n/a | |
| Chainlink | 20 | n/a | |
| Uniswap | 16 | n/a |
Opening a spread betting or CFD account with IG is free and simple, gives you access to 11 cryptocurrency markets, and carries no obligation to fund or trade.
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 one month.
What platforms can I use to trade on cryptocurrencies with IG?
Intuitive web platform
Discover a fast, clear and smart way to trade cryptocurrencies via your web browser.
MetaTrader 4
Use custom algorithms to execute trades automatically, even when your machine is off.
Mobile apps
Trade wherever you are with apps for iOS and Android devices.
Choose the world’s No.1 CFD and spread betting provider5
With more than 45 years in trading and over 313,000+ clients around the globe, we’re the world’s No.1 CFD and spread betting provider.5 Why trade cryptocurrencies with anyone else?
FAQs
What’s in the Crypto 10 index?
Our Crypto 10 index* is comprised of:
- Bitcoin
- Ether
- Ripple
- Litecoin
- Bitcoin cash
- EOS
- Bitcoin SV
- Cardano
- Monero
- Stellar
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1 While leverage magnifies profits, it will also magnify losses.
2 Negative balance protection is not available for professional accounts.
3 Guaranteed stops incur a small premium if triggered.
4 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
5 Based on revenue (published financial statements, October 2022).
