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.

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Cryptocurrency Partnership with Uphold

Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more about the risk involved.
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Important: We are aware of an issue where iOS users may be unable to view the individual crypto assets in their portfolio. This is a known display issue only — client assets remain secure and unaffected. A resolution has been submitted to the App Store and will be deployed once approved.
Please check for updates and install the latest version of the app to resolve the issue once available.

IG now offers cryptocurrency investing through a partnership with Uphold Europe Limited, providing more investment options for clients interested in digital assets. These digital assets are held and managed by Uphold and can be accessed through IG's platform.

This new offering is available across all IG-supported platforms, including iOS, Android, Web, and the IG Invest app. 

Getting Started

To start investing in cryptocurrencies with IG, new clients need to complete an online application, submit identity documents, and verify their identity with a selfie. Existing clients can simply add a crypto account through their My IG Dashboard.

All clients must complete a cryptocurrency knowledge assessment. After verification, you will observe a mandatory 24-hour cooldown period before you can start investing. 

After successful IG Crypto account verification, you can login and start investing available digital assets on the IG iOS/Android mobile apps, the IG Invest app, or the web platform.

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