What is Ethereum (ETH)?

Ethereum is a virtual currency that is transacted via a blockchain network. Created in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum was intended to be used within financial services with multiple applications. Today, Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency market after Bitcoin.

What is the difference between buying Ethereum vs CFD trading?

Buying Ethereum involves owning the actual asset, which can be stored or used for other purposes. Trading Ethereum via CFDs allows you to speculate on price movements without owning the actual asset, often with the option to use leverage or take short positions. Leveraged trading can also magnify both your profits and losses. Your choice depends on whether you wish to hold the asset or trade it based on fluctuations.

Ethereum is a volatile market and although this presents opportunities for traders it can also create risks whether buying or trading. Ethereum has high volatility and sharp price fluctuations are very likely. It's also important to note that leveraged trading, such as CFD trading, can magnify both your profits and losses.

Ethereum CFD Trading

Go long or short on Ethereum (ETH) prices with a CFD trading account and access crypto markets 24/7* with FOREX.com.

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Crypto CFD markets will be open through the weekend with our live prices – closing Saturday 6am SGT (Friday 10pm UTC) and reopening Saturday 5pm SGT (Saturday 9am UTC).

Ethereum CFD market information

Market ‡	Spread†	Margin Rates	Overnight Finance (Long)	Overnight Finance (Short)
Ethereum‡	From 5 points	50%	0.0411% (pay)	0.0136% (receive)

† May change due to market conditions

‡ trading hours on cryptocurrencies are 20:00 Saturday until 09:00 (following) Saturday

Important notice:
Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender or securities. Cryptocurrencies and Cryptocurrency Contracts For Differences (CFDs), which are derivatives of cryptocurrency, are not regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Investors should be aware that they are not entitled to any legislative protection when they deal with Cryptocurrencies CFDs. If you choose to invest in unregulated products, you will not be protected under MAS regulations. Other risks associated with the trading of Cryptocurrency CFDs include high price volatility, lack of price transparency, cybersecurity risks, unregulated status of payment token spot trading market. Please ensure that you are fully aware of the risks involving cryptocurrencies and if in doubt, you should consult an independent financial adviser. To find out more information about cryptocurrencies and risks, you can go to the MoneySense website here.