Cryptocurrency trading
From Bitcoin to Ethereum, to TRON and NEO. Trade popular cryptocurrencies through CMC Markets wide CFD offering, without the need for a wallet. Gain comprehensive market exposure in a single transaction with our exclusive Crypto index CFDs.
- Precision pricingWe aggregate pricing from 18 different feeds to provide you with the most precise and accurate price information.
- Minimise slippageWith fully automated, lightning-fast execution in 66ms*
- 24/5 supportOur support team is available 24 hours, Monday - Saturday (in line with global market hours).
- Crypto indicesTake a view across our full range, top or emerging cryptocurrencies with a single trade.
*MT4 market orders CFD average trade execution time, August 2023. Your execution time may differ.
Trade majors and alt coins
Get exposure to volatility on favourites like Bitcoin and Ethereum as well as alt coins like Polygon (MATIC) with spreads from as low as 0.5 points.
Most popular cryptocurrencies
Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice - it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions. Number of instruments available on MT4 may vary.
Other popular cryptocurrencies
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Our cryptocurrency costs
Whatever you trade, costs matter. We’re committed to keeping our costs as competitive and transparent as possible, whether you trade CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum or our cryptocurrency indices.
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Increase your exposure to the cryptocurrency market
Expecting big things from crypto? We’ve grouped different cryptocurrencies together to create three new crypto baskets, allowing you to trade on multiple cryptos with a single position.
The platform built for crypto tradingFast execution, precise charting and accurate insights are vital to your success as a forex trader. Our trading platforms were built with the successful crypto trader in mind.
Advanced order executionLearn more
We offer a range of advanced order types, including trailing and guaranteed stop losses, partial closure, market orders and boundary orders on every trade, so you have the flexibility to trade your way.
Client sentimentLearn more
Our client sentiment tool shows you where the market is bullish and where it’s bearish, based on real-time trades. Identify trends based on how that sentiment changes over time across our whole client base or just our top traders.
Learn how to trade crypto
- How to trade BitcoinLearn More
When looking to trade Bitcoin there is an alternative to using exchanges to own and store the currency. Instead, you can trade on bitcoin price movements via CFD trading. You take a position on the price of the bitcoin market to rise or fall, based on our ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ prices.
Follow our ‘step-by-step guide to trading bitcoin’ below to find out more.
- What is ethereum?Learn More
'Ether' is the digital currency used on the Ethereum network. Like Bitcoin, Ethereum works via a public blockchain network; while Bitcoin is used to track ownership of currency, the Ethereum blockchain focuses on running the programming code of any decentralized application.
- What are the risks of trading cryptocurrenciesLearn More
The risks of trading cryptocurrencies are mainly related to its volatility. They are high-risk and speculative, and it is important that you understand the risks before you start trading.
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Frequently asked questions
What is cryptocurrency?
A cryptocurrency is a type of digital money created from code. They function autonomously, outside of traditional banking and government systems.
How do I trade cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrency trading is the process of speculating on a digital currency’s price movements. Exposure to cryptocurrencies’ price movements can be achieved without owning the asset via a CFD trading account, or can be bought and sold on crypto exchanges.
See our cryptocurrency trade examples.
What costs are involved in trading cryptocurrencies?
There are a number of costs to consider when trading CFDs on cryptocurrencies, including holding costs (for trades held overnight – this is essentially a fee for the funds we ‘lend you’ to cover the leveraged portion of the trade) and guaranteed stop-loss order charges (if you use this risk-management tool).