Cryptocurrencies
Set up a live CFD account or log in to trade CFDs on popular cryptocurrencies including the original bitcoin, ethereum and ripple, as well as our unique range of crypto indices.
Cryptocurrencies instrument details
Trade on the price of popular cryptocurrencies against the US dollar, via a CFD trading account.
View the spreads and margin rates below. Trading hours for all cryptocurrencies are from 10am Monday - 8am Saturday NZST.
| Instrument | New minimum spread | Old minimum spread | Spread reduction (5) | Spread vs IG (%) | Margin rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin/USD | 37 | 45 | -18% | -8% | 5% |
| Ethereum/USD | 1.4 | 2 | -30% | -13% | 5% |
| Bitcoin cash/USD | 1.8 | 5 | -64% | -10% | 10% |
| Litecoin/USD | 45 | 50 | -10% | -25% | 10% |
| Ripple/USD | 40 | 60 | -33% | -20% | 5% |
| Dash/USD | 5 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 10% |
| EOS/USD | 34 | n/a | n/a | -15% | 10% |
| Monero/USD | 10 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 10% |
| Stellar/USD | 15 | n/a | n/a | -25% | 10% |
| Cardano/USD | 7 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 10% |
| NEO/USD | 10 | n/a | n/a | -33% | 10% |
| TRON/USD | 5 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 10% |
Information accurate as of 12/04/2019. Please note that we may restrict trade from time to time due to high demand.
Why trade cryptocurrencies with CMC?
There are a number of reasons to trade CFDs on cryptocurrencies with us:
No auto expiry
Unlike some providers we don’t automatically close you out each week, so you can hold positions without having to pay spread costs to reopen the trade.
Trade on margin
Take a position on popular cryptocurrencies without tying up all of your capital.
Go long or short
Take advantage of cryptocurrency price movements† and take a view on whether they will rise – or fall – in price.
Experience
Avoid the worry and hassle of dealing with an unfamiliar cryptocurrency exchange and trade with an established provider, where you can easily deposit or withdraw funds.
Support
Speak to a member of our award-winning Customer Services team - we're here whenever the markets are open.
Trade anywhere
Trade on the go with an award-winning CFD trading mobile app.
Discover cryptocurrencies
Learn more about the digital currency phenomenon with our series of informative articles.
^Please note, we may, at our sole discretion, restrict your ability to go long or short. We may restrict trades from time to time, due to high demand.
‡Best Customer Service and Best Mobile Phone/Tablet Platform; based on highest user satisfaction among, CFD traders, Investment Trends 2018 Australian Leveraged Trading Report