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Trade crypto CFDs with up to 2x leverage and no wallet

Use crypto CFDs to speculate on movements in Bitcoin, Ether and more, with a trusted global broker.

Live prices

InstrumentBid AskSpread
BTC/USDView Details
ETH/USDView Details
CardanoTrade
SolanaTrade
RippleTrade

Live prices are indicative only. Check your platform for the most up-to-date prices. Powered by Pepperstone Group Limited.

Why trade cryptocurrency CFDs?

Cryptocurrency CFDs combine flexibility, access and efficiency in one powerful trading instrument. Explore the key advantages below:

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Security and convenience

With CFDs you can trade crypto prices without the hassle of buying and storing the coin itself. This means no wallets to manage or access keys to be lost. 

You also avoid many of the operational risks linked to direct ownership, such as exchange security concerns or lost credentials.

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Up to 2x leverage

Crypto CFDs are traded on margin, so you only have to put down a fraction of your position value. This makes it possible to access crypto markets with less upfront capital, while increasing exposure to price movements.  

However, leverage should be used carefully, as it can amplify both returns and losses relative to your initial investment. 

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Long and short opportunities

With CFDs you’re not reliant on prices going up. Going long or short means you can trade rising and falling markets, increasing earning potential. 

This flexibility is particularly useful in volatile crypto markets, where prices can shift quickly. It allows you to respond to both upward and downward trends as they develop.

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A way into global markets

CFD trading isn’t limited to crypto. With us you can use CFDs to take a position on thousands of financial markets, including margin forex, shares and commodities. 

This broader access lets you diversify beyond crypto and explore other asset classes. Managing everything from a single account can help streamline your trading approach.

Important information

Please note that trading cryptocurrency CFDs involves speculating on crypto price movements, with no right of ownership to the underlying asset. As a leveraged product, CFDs are considered high risk – as you could lose significantly more than your initial deposit if the market turns against you. Ensure you understand how CFDs work, and consider using tools such as stop-losses to limit your exposure.

Why trade cryptocurrency CFDs with Pepperstone?

When you trade cryptocurrency CFDs with Pepperstone, you get more than just market access. Here's what sets our offering apart:

Round-the-clock access

Most of our crypto CFD trading is available 24/7, with no weekend platform downtime or associated price gaps.

Ultra-competitive pricing

Keep your trading costs down with BTC/USD spreads from $15 and ETH/USD from $2.

Platforms and tools

Choose from TradingView, MT4 and MT5, cTrader and our own Pepperstone platform.

Speed and reliability

Execution speeds from 50 milliseconds, a 99.32% fill rate and no dealer intervention.¹

On which cryptocurrencies does Pepperstone offer CFDs?

Diversify your crypto CFD exposure with leading coins, emerging tokens and crypto indices, all from one account.

Bitcoin and Ethereum CFDs

With markets priced in AUD, USD, GBP and EUR

Nearly 20 other popular coins

Including Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ripple, Polkadot, Dogecoin and more

Three crypto CFD indices

Tracking the performance of the top 10, 20 and 30 cryptocurrencies by market cap

Weekend trading

Most of our crypto CFDs can be traded 24/7 with no platform downtime

Choose a broker trusted by 909,000 traders worldwide²

We are one of the world’s leading margin FX and CFD brokers. The Pepperstone Group is proud to have won a number of awards for our products and service.

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Start trading crypto CFDs today

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Managing crypto trading risk

Cryptocurrency CFDs tend to be much more volatile than traditional currencies, prone to sharp and sudden moves in price often driven by unpredictable speculative forces. This means that, while the leverage available on crypto CFDs is generally lower than other asset classes, there is a risk of losing significant amounts of money very quickly.

Additionally, like with all financial markets, underlying spreads may widen during periods of volatility, potential increasing your costs.

So make sure you fully understand the nature of CFD and cryptocurrency trading, and consider using our automated risk management tools to help protect your capital – although do bear in mind that these are not guaranteed and may execute at a worse level than requested if the market moves quickly or gaps:

Our risk management tools

Stop-losses

Set where to trigger a closing order if the market moves against you

Take-profits

Set where to trigger a closing order if the market moves in your favour

Trailing stops

Choose for your stop-loss to follow positives moves in the market

Alerts

Set up to receive notifications of changes in market conditions

Cryptocurrency trading FAQs

Cryptocurrency CFD trading allows you to speculate on the price movements of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin or Ethereum) without owning the underlying asset. You trade on price changes, either long (buy) or short (sell).

When you buy cryptocurrencies directly, you own the asset and store it in a digital wallet. With CFDs, you're entering a contract with a broker to exchange the difference in price between the time you open and close a position, without owning the asset.

By trading crypto CFDs you are typically able to trade on margin, meaning you can amplify your potential profits and losses relative to your initial investment. You can also choose to short sell the underlying cryptocurrency if you think the price is likely to fall.

No. You're not buying the actual cryptocurrency, so there's no need for a digital wallet.

Trading sessions start at 00:05 instead of 00:01 only on the Pepperstone platform.

Like all financial markets, crypto prices are affected by a range of factors, including:

  • Limited supply: Coins like Bitcoin have a capped supply, creating scarcity
  • Mining/Issuance rate: Coins with slower or declining issuance (eg halving events) can see upward pressure on price
  • Market sentiment driven by things like news, celebrity and influencer endorsements, social media trends, reports of security breaches and fraud
  • Regulatory changes and government policies (eg relating to taxation)
  • Broader economic conditions - eg inflation, interest rates, strength of fiat currencies
  • Technological developments that make crypto more or less appealing
  • Adoption by institutions and corporation like banks and hedge funds
  • A lack of liquidity on smaller exchanges, which can lead to sharp price swings

All our CFD instruments, including those based on cryptocurrencies, are offered under our ASIC regulation. However, please remember, underlying cryptocurrency markets remain unregulated and involve significant risk.

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1 Fill rates and speeds are based on all trading data from Jul-Sep 2025

2 Data for the Pepperstone Group, correct as of 1 March 2026.

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