Cryptocurrency CFD trading
Go long or short on crypto CFDs 24/7* without the hassle of complicated wallets or exchanges. Take advantage of leverage and competitive spreads on Bitcoin, Ripple, Ether, and many more.
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Markets close Friday at 9pm UTC and reopen Saturday at 8am UTC.
Weekend trading hours
Trade on margin with low deposits
A wealth of risk management tools
Market-leading pricing
Our cryptocurrency CFDs
Trading cryptocurrency CFDs
Speculate on cryptocurrency prices without the need for a virtual wallet, so no waits on exchanges – just instant trading.
Profit from both rising and falling prices
When you trade digital coin CFDs with us, you can profit from both rising and falling markets.
Take advantage of leverage
You only have to put up a fraction of the Bitcoin – or other crypto – price to start trading. Leverage can magnify your profits and your losses.
What are cryptocurrencies?
Bursting onto the scene in 2009, cryptocurrencies have revolutionised how we think about money. But what are they and how do they work? Read on to find out.
Why trade cryptocurrencies?
Rather than buy cryptocurrencies on an exchange, you can trade cryptocurrency CFDs which enables you to speculate on the price without ever actually owning it.
How to trade cryptocurrency CFDs
Cryptocurrencies are a new asset class which are prone to extreme volatility. Find out what affects their prices and how you can trade them.
Trading crypto CFDs vs owning cryptos*
Trading CFDs | Owning cryptos | |
|---|---|---|
Profit from rising crypto prices | ✅ | ✅ |
Profit from falling crypto prices (go short)** | ✅ | ❌ |
Trade on margin | ✅ | ❌ |
No need to own the asset or have an exchange account | ✅ | ❌ |
No exchange fees or complicated digital wallets | ✅ | ❌ |
Lock in profits and cap losses with risk management tools | ✅ | ❌ |
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FOREX.com offers trading on cryptocurrency CFDs.
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Shorting may be available on certain markets only, please refer to our platforms. Please be aware that owning cryptos does not have the same associated cost as trading it, and in some instances, it may be more costly to trade it.
What are cryptocurrencies?
Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies are not centralised – meaning there is no central bank to control price and supply.
Most cryptos are based on blockchain technology, allowing instant transactions without the need for a third party.
Created and held electronically, cryptocurrencies are produced by a process known as mining – and there’s a limited supply.
Since Bitcoin was launched in 2009, the crypto market is now worth around over $230 billion.
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Cryptocurrency FAQ
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Cryptocurrency Trading:
Cryptocurrency CFDs are complex, extremely risky and usually highly speculative. Trading in Cryptocurrency CFDs involves a high risk of loss of funds over a short period of time due to high market volatility, execution issues and industry-specific disruptive events, including, but not limited to, discontinuation, regulatory bans and other malicious actors within cryptocurrency ecosystems. The pricing of Cryptocurrency CFDs might be derived from specific cryptocurrency exchanges, which means that the market depth is limited to what is available in the order books of such exchanges. These markets are relatively new and thus might be volatile and limited in terms of liquidity. The pricing engines of cryptocurrency exchanges may experience delays and/or interruptions which can be caused by numerous potential issues. Cryptocurrency CFD trading is not appropriate for all investors and therefore, any person wishing to trade in Cryptocurrency CFDs should have detailed and updated knowledge and expertise in these specific products. Clients should always be fully aware and understand the specific characteristics and risks related to these products as laid down in this section.