Discover opportunity in crypto CFD trading
Take advantage of falling or rising markets with CFDs. Enjoy instant deposits, secure withdrawals and world-class service on an easy-to-use crypto CFD trading platform.
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Secure deposits and withdrawals
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Go long or short on cryptocurrencies with leverage
Flexible crypto trading
Trade cryptocurrency price movements through CFDs without owning or storing the asset. No wallets, private keys or blockchain transfers to manage.
Safer than hot wallets
Crypto CFD trading avoids hot wallet risks like hacks or lost access. With a regulated broker, client funds are handled under regulatory requirements, not held on-chain.
Trade on rising or falling prices
Crypto CFDs let you trade both rising and falling prices. This flexibility helps you respond to market moves without relying on long-term gains.
Spreads from 0.0 pips
Competitive spreads help keep trading costs lower in volatile markets. Spreads from 0.0 pips are available on selected cryptocurrency instruments.
Leverage up to 1:200
Leverage of up to 1:200 may be available depending on the instrument and account type. This allows greater market exposure with a lower initial margin.
Free research tools
Use built-in charts, technical indicators and market analysis to support decision-making. These tools help with timing, planning and managing risk.
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Crypto CFD trading FAQs
What are crypto CFDs?
A crypto CFD is a contract that allows you to trade on the difference in a cryptocoin’s price from when you first open a position to when you close it. This means you can make trades on whether you think a cryptocurrency or digital currency will go up (or down) in value without actually owning the asset.
Crypto CFDs also let you add leverage to amplify potential rewards. Leverage allows you to control larger positions with less initial capital, but it also comes with increased risk as losses are also amplified. All the crypto CFDs we offer are available on MT5.
What crypto CFDs can I trade with Equiti?
On our Premier accounts, all cryptocurrencies are available with our tightest spreads, with commission applied.
On our Standard accounts, you can trade all Group 1 instruments with leverage up to 1:200. BTCUSD, ETHUSD, XRPUSD, ADAUSD, SOLUSD and BNBUSD can be traded commission-free, while standard commission still applies to other cryptocurrencies.
Which Equiti trading platform can I use to trade crypto CFDs?
Cryptocurrencies are available on MT5 (MetaTrader 5) with Equiti Standard and Premier accounts.
When can I trade crypto CFDs?
Crypto CFD trading hours are as follows:
Sunday - Friday: 00:01-23:59 GMT +3
Saturday: 00:01 - 08:30, 12:30 - 23:59 GMT +3
Leveraged crypto break (EOD rollovers): 23:59 – 00:01 GMT +3
Trading hours may be affected by public holidays or global events.
What’s the main difference between trading crypto CFDs and crypto coins?
Crypto coins are virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. They can be used to pay for products and services in transactions that are logged as encrypted records in decentralised and distributed peer-to-peer ledgers called blockchains. You can trade cryptocurrency by buying or selling crypto coins in cryptocurrency exchanges, but you can also trade crypto CFDs via a CFD trading account.
Crypto CFDs or ‘contracts for difference’ are derivative instruments that give you exposure to the price movements of their underlying cryptocurrency without vesting or requiring ownership of crypto coins. Trading crypto CFDs means opening a long position if you believe the price will increase or a short position if you believe it will decrease. You’ll profit if you predict the price movement correctly. Crypto CFDs, therefore, allow you to capture potential gains from both rising and falling crypto prices.
With crypto CFD trading, you can enter the market with smaller initial investment using leverage. Leverage allows you to get access to bigger positions with only a small margin. Meanwhile, in trading crypto coins you must buy coins and pay for the full value of those coins to open a position. You can then store your coins in your wallet until you’re ready to sell. You will profit from the trade if you sell when the price of the cryptocurrency increases.
When trading cryptocurrencies, remember that prices can move up or down. Therefore, always trade within your means, even when using leverage, and use appropriate risk management.
How does margin work on Crypto CFDs?
We increase the margin to 5% for our Group 1 cryptocurrencies starting one hour before our maintenance break on Saturday morning, and this remains in effect until the end of the break.
Also note that we charge margin for cryptocurrencies on a ‘larger leg’ basis. This means that if you are partially hedged, margin will be charged on the larger position. For example, if you are long 0.5 BTCUSD and short 0.2 BTCUSD, margin will be charged on the 0.5 BTCUSD long exposure. If you are fully hedged (equally long and short), margin will only be charged on one side.
What commissions will I pay when trading crypto?
If you have a Standard or Classic account, you can trade BTCUSD, ETHUSD, XRPUSD, ADAUSD, SOLUSD and BNBUSD without any commission.
All other cryptocurrencies have a commission of 8 bps on Standard accounts and 10 bps on Classic accounts.
On Premier accounts, all cryptocurrencies are available with our tightest spreads and a 4 bps commission.
Can I trade crypto CFDs safely with Equiti?
Trading cryptocurrencies with Equiti is done through CFDs, meaning you do not own or store the underlying crypto assets. This removes risks linked to wallets, private keys and on-chain storage. Equiti operates as a regulated broker, with client funds handled in line with applicable regulatory requirements, though crypto markets remain volatile and trading always carries risk.
How to start crypto CFDs trading?
To start trading crypto CFDs with Equiti, open a trading account, complete the verification process and fund your account. You can then access cryptocurrency CFD markets via Equiti’s trading platforms, using built-in charts, indicators and analysis tools to plan and manage trades.