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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 CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 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 CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Cryptocurrency trading

Trade more than ten 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.

Cryptocurrency trading is only available to professional traders on the international account.

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Kryptowährungen, Kryptowährungshandel, Handel mit Kryptowährungen

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Cryptocurrency trading

Cryptocurrency trading

Trade more than ten 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.

Cryptocurrency trading is only available to professional traders on the international account.

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Established in 1974 313,300+ clients worldwide 17,000+ markets

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 negative balance protection2 and guaranteed stops3

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.

Fund your international accout with a credit or debit card for easy access to this market

Cryptocurrencies you can trade with us

Bitcoin
Ether
Litecoin
Cardano

Bitcoin cash

Stellar (XLM)

NEO

EOS

Polkadot (DOT)

Dogecoin (DOGE)

Uniswap (UNI)

Chainlink (LINK)

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.

Ways to trade cryptocurrencies with us

CFD
Accessible to All clients
Traded in Contracts
Commission Commission-free (just pay our spread)
Platforms Web, mobile app and advanced platforms
Demo account Yes
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What is cryptocurrency trading?

When you trade cryptocurrency, youre 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?

  1. Open a trading account
  2. Find an opportunity
  3. Take a position
  4. Monitor your trade
Find out how cryptocurrency trading works
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution

React faster with powerful technology

Our platform and apps are intuitive and highly responsive, so trading opportunities are always within reach

Grow your confidence with an established provider

We’re a FTSE 250 company that’s been leading our industry for nearly 50 years, so our expertise is second to none

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Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution

React faster with powerful technology

Our platform and apps are intuitive and highly responsive, so trading opportunities are always within reach

Grow your confidence with an established provider

We’re a FTSE 250 company that’s been leading our industry for nearly 50 years, so our expertise is second to none

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Log in to your account now to access today’s opportunity in a huge range of markets.

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How much will I have to pay?

The key charge to be aware of when trading cryptocurrencies is the spread – a charge for executing your trade. We benchmark our fees to keep them among the lowest in the business.

CFDs MT4
Bitcoin 36 36
Ether 1.2 1.2
Bitcoin Cash 2.5 2.5
Bitcoin SV 3 3
Litecoin 0.6 0.6
EOS 4 4
Stellar 0.2 0.2
NEO 0.3 0.3
Crypto 10 index 38 n/a
Polkadot 29.3 n/a
Dogecoin 0.17 n/a
Chainlink 20 n/a
Uniswap 16 n/a
Solana 1.6 n/a
Avalanche 1.6 n/a

Depending on your position, you may need to pay overnight funding.

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Opening a CFD account with IG is free and simple, gives you access to 10 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?

Discover crypto opportunity on the UK's best web-based platform and mobile trading app4,as well as popular third-party platforms including MetaTrader 4.

Intuitive web platform

MetaTrader 4

Discover a fast, clear and smart way to trade cryptocurrencies via your web browser.

Use custom algorithms to execute trades automatically, even when your machine is off.

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Mobile apps

Choose the best price with direct market access for your cryptocurrency CFD trades.

Trade wherever you are with apps for iOS and Android devices.

Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

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Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

Create demo account
Create live account

Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

Create live account

Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

Create live account

Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

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Choose the UK's No.1 retail provider1

IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1

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FAQ

What’s in the Crypto 10 index?

Our Crypto 10 index tracks the price of the top ten cryptocurrencies, changed every quarter:

  • Bitcoin
  • Ether
  • Ripple
  • Litecoin
  • Bitcoin cash
  • EOS
  • Bitcoin SV
  • Cardano
  • Monero
  • Stellar

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No exchange account? No problem. Go long or short on bitcoin with CFDs.

Trade 'the silver to bitcoin's gold' - whether it's headed up or down, with no need to own coins.

Discover everything you need to know about trading the next bitcoin halving.

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 Best 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.

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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 CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Clients can lose more than they deposit. All trading involves risk.

IG is a trading name of IG Markets Limited and IG Markets South Africa Limited. IG Markets South Africa Limited offers domestic accounts and IG Markets Limited offers international accounts.

IG Markets South Africa Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (in South Africa) as an over-the-counter derivative provider and an authorised financial services provider (FSP No 41393). IG Markets Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (in the UK).

IG provides execution only services and enters into principal-to-principal transactions with its clients on IG’s prices. Such trades are not on exchange. Whilst IG Markets South Africa Limited is a regulated FSP and acts as an intermediary as understood in the FAIS Act in relation to the international accounts offered by IG Markets Limited, CFDs issued by IG are not regulated by the FAIS Act as they are undertaken on a principal-to-principal basis. CFDs issued by IG Markets South Africa Limited are regulated by the Financial Markets Act, and IG Markets South Africa Limited is a licenced over-the-counter derivative provider.

South African residents are required to obtain the necessary tax clearance certificates in order to utilise their foreign investment allowance should the South African resident wish to open an international account with IG Markets Limited.

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