Cryptocurrencies
Set up a live CFD account or log in to trade CFDs on the original bitcoin and popular ethereum cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies instrument details
Trade on the price of 12 cryptocurrencies against the US dollar, via a CFD trading account. View the spreads, margin rates and trading hours in the table below.
| Instrument | New minimum spread | Old minimum spread | Spread reduction (%) | Spread vs IG (%) | Margin rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin/USD | 37 | 45 | -18% | -8% | 20% |
| Ethereum/USD | 1.4 | 2 | -30% | -13% | 20% |
| Bitcoin cash/USD | 1.8 | 5 | -64% | -10% | 20% |
| Litecoin/USD | 45 | 50 | -10% | -25% | 20% |
| Ripple/USD | 40 | 60 | -33% | -20% | 20% |
| Dash/USD | 5 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 20% |
| EOS/USD | 34 | n/a | n/a | -15% | 20% |
| Monero/USD | 10 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 20% |
| Stellar/USD | 15 | n/a | n/a | -25% | 20% |
| Cardano/USD | 7 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 20% |
| NEO/USD | 10 | n/a | n/a | -33% | 20% |
| TRON/USD | 5 | n/a | n/a | Not offered | 20% |
Information accurate as of 17/05/2019. Please note that we may restrict trades 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 bitcoin and ethereum without tying up all of your capital.
Go long or short^
Take advantage of cryptocurrency price movements and take a view on whether bitcoin and ethereum 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 available 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.
‡Awarded Highest Overall Client Satisfaction, Best Customer Service, Best Platform Features, Best Value for Money, Investment Trends Singapore CFD & FX Report 2017.