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Follow Bitcoin and Ether price movements through CFDs in a familiar trading environment.

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Cryptocurrencies

BTC · ETH

MARKET OVERVIEW

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Digital-asset prices respond to network usage, technical developments, liquidity and policy news, sometimes very quickly. Bitcoin and Ethereum have different purposes and ecosystems; the shared cryptocurrency label does not make their behaviour identical.

A CFD measures gains and losses from price changes rather than giving ownership of the underlying asset. Directional positions and margin introduce opportunities and risks together. Consider market drivers, contract conditions, costs and position risk within one consistent research framework.

PRODUCT RANGE

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Cryptocurrencies / CFD

Product	Reference symbol	Market perspective
01Bitcoin / US dollar	BTCUSD	Follow network supply and demand, liquidity, allocation flows and risk sentiment.
02Ether / US dollar	ETHUSD	Review Ethereum ecosystem activity, network upgrades, technology and the wider digital-asset market.

Symbols are for identification. Available contracts and trading conditions are shown in your account platform.

BEFORE YOU TRADE

Product features and trading experience

Start with the drivers

Build a research routine around data, policy developments and sentiment. The same headline can affect assets differently, so consider its timing and what the market may already have expected.

Direction and position size

Long and short positions express different price views, while exposure depends on contract size and volume. Review the account currency and margin requirement instead of treating the margin deposit as the full position value.

Timing and liquidity

Liquidity and quotes can vary across sessions, holidays and major announcements. Check platform time and market schedules, and understand how thinner liquidity can affect spreads and execution.

Costs and ongoing review

Review spreads, possible commissions, financing and conversion costs. After execution, continue monitoring margin, positions and charges; risk management does not end when an order is opened.

Exposure versus ownership

A cryptocurrency CFD is not a token purchase or custody service. It does not provide a wallet, blockchain transfers or network rights. Evaluate it through its pricing, margin and financing terms.

Volatility and liquidity

News and changing market depth can amplify moves and spreads. A CFD schedule can differ from the underlying market; maintenance or suspensions may prevent immediate position changes.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive Bitcoin or Ether?

No. These CFDs reflect price differences and do not deliver tokens, withdrawals to a wallet or on-chain transfers.

Does continuous underlying trading mean continuous CFD trading?

Not necessarily. Contracts have their own availability, maintenance and risk-control arrangements. Verify the product schedule before trading.

Does a network upgrade guarantee a higher price?

No. Technical developments have no fixed relationship with price. Expectations, adoption and market conditions can produce different outcomes, including falls.

Which costs matter beyond the market move?

Review spreads, any commissions, overnight financing and currency conversion. Distinguish transaction costs from charges that vary with holding time, and check the current product and account terms before trading.

Does a stop order guarantee the chosen price?

An ordinary stop order remains subject to liquidity, gaps and execution rules once triggered. The execution price can differ in a fast market. Understand the trigger conditions and limitations before placing the order.

Where can I review current contract specifications and costs?

Sign in to your account platform and open the instrument specifications for symbols, size, minimum volume, hours, margin and charges. Our product pages introduce the markets; the current specifications in your account govern trading.