Understand why cryptocurrencies are making headlines when you trade crypto. Get involved today and use CFDs to trade some of the world’s leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin – 24/5 – via our award-winning trading platform. Access competitive spreads, a dedicated account manager, and our educational and research tools. Go long and short and find opportunities in the cryptocurrency market regardless of its direction. Trade Bitcoin and more today.
Our markets and pricing:
| Instrument | Trading Hours GMT | Tick Size | Tick Value | Max Leverage |
| Bitcoin | 22:00 Sun – 20:59 Fri | 1 point | 1 USD | 4:1 |
| Bitcoin Cash | 22:00 Sun – 20:59 Fri | 1 point | 1 USD | 2:1 |
| Ethereum | 22:00 Sun – 20:59 Fri | 1 point | 1 USD | 2:1 |
| Litecoin | 22:00 Sun – 20:59 Fri | 1 point | 1 USD | 2:1 |
Created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the world. Bitcoin transactions are recorded with blockchain technology and are permanent and tamper-proof. Bitcoin can be bought and sold on cryptocurrency exchanges.
LEXMT spreads from
$120 | Leverage up to 4:1
Initially released in 2015, Ethereum is the second most popular digital currency in the world by market capitalisation. It is also the name of a decentralised computer platform. Ethereum can be traded on cryptocurrency exchanges.
LEXMT spreads from
$9 | Leverage up to 2:1
Created in 2011 by a former Google engineer, Litecoin is often referred to as ‘the silver to Bitcoin’s gold’ and operates on a similar decentralised network. Litecoin has been praised for its potential to provide faster and cheaper transactions compared to its crypto rivals.
LEXMT spreads from
$2.50 | Leverage up to 2:1
Launched in 2017, this Bitcoin spin-off was developed by a group of Bitcoin proponents. Bitcoin Cash operates on a similar decentralised network, and it can be bought and sold on cryptocurrency exchanges.
LEXMT spreads from
$3 | Leverage up to 2:1
A word of warning
Cryptocurrencies are very high-risk, speculative instruments. For example, the value of one Bitcoin at the start of 2020 was around $7,340. Since then, it has risen to a high of around $64,400 in November 2021, before dropping below $36,000 in January 2022. This volatility means traders speculating on the price movement of cryptos using leverage are exposed to many additional risks that you would not normally find with more traditional investments.
Cryptocurrencies are generally unregulated. While regulators in some jurisdictions have recently started to regulate certain types of crypto assets, the regulatory framework is in its infancy. As a relatively new asset class, crypto transactions do not have a meaningful track record either, due to the anonymity of participants. Therefore, the value of CFDs on an underlying cryptocurrency is subject to extreme price volatility. Crypto CFD traders are vulnerable to sharp changes in market conditions due to unexpected events and changes in market sentiment. Additionally, cryptocurrencies do not have any intrinsic value and may become worthless.
The combination of increased volatility and accessibility of leveraged trading has the potential to increase losses significantly and rapidly should the market move against you, relative to CFDs with other underlying asset classes. You should only trade CFDs on cryptocurrencies if you have a high appetite for risk and can withstand significant financial losses.
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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use cryptography for security. They operate independently from central banks and governments and are transacted on a distributed ledger called a blockchain. Cryptocurrencies can be traded on exchanges, and they have gained popularity with traders and investors.
You can buy and sell cryptocurrency with LEXMT through CFDs when you open a live trading account with us. Take long or short positions depending on your predictions without the use of a digital wallet and without owning the underlying asset. However, traders should understand that trading cryptocurrencies carry a high level of risk as the crypto market is highly volatile.
The price of cryptocurrencies is influenced by various factors, including supply and demand, market sentiment, technological developments, and regulatory actions. Other factors like level of adoption, network activity, and reputation can also impact their prices. Traders should do their due diligence and understand what moves the price of the cryptocurrency they want to trade.
The amount of money you will need to start crypto trading depends on the broker and the type of account you open. At LEXMT, we offer three live account types: Classic, Elite, and Elite+. You can open a Classic account with a minimum deposit of $100, an Elite account with a minimum deposit of $100,000, and an Elite+ account with a minimum deposit of $250,000. Each account tier comes with its own benefits, such as leveraged trading and dedicated customer support. To learn more, you can check out our account tiers.
