Cryptocurrencies markets

SellBuySpread1D Chg1D Charts
SellersBuyers
BTC/USDBitcoin to US Dollar
ETH/USDEthereum to US Dollar
XRP/USDRipple to US Dollar
XLM/USDStellar to US Dollar
PEPE/USDPEPE to US Dollar
TOSHI/USDTOSHI/USD
BONK/USDBonk to US Dollar
DOGE/USDDogeCoin to US Dollar
SOL/USDSolana to US Dollar
ADA/USDCardano to US Dollar

The essentials of cryptocurrency trading

Not sure what crypto trading is all about? Here’s an overview to help lift the lid on this fast-paced global market.

What is cryptocurrency trading?

Cryptocurrency trading involves taking a position on the rising or falling price of digital assets such as bitcoin and ether with the intention to profit, using derivatives such as CFDs. This method is the same as when you trade more established asset classes such as shares or commodities, in that you’re only trading the underlying price of the asset rather than owning it outright. 

CFD Cryptocurrency trading is typically undertaken using leverage, giving you access to the full value of the position with only a relatively small outlay, known as the margin. Leverage amplifies both profits and losses beyond your initial deposit, making trading on margin risky. An alternative way to take crypto positions is by physically buying the digital currency using wallets and exchanges, although this means you can’t speculate on its price falling, and have to put up the full value of the position in order to invest. 

Why trade cryptocurrencies?

People trade cryptocurrencies for a variety of reasons, from the strong profit potential they perceive, to diversification, to its decentralised nature and the accessibility of its 24/7 market. Assets like bitcoin have seen periods of extreme volatility in recent years that have been highly publicised, making them infamous in popular culture and broadening their speculation appeal. Some also see cryptos as a potential hedge against fiat currency risk or inflation, and others appreciate the innovative blockchain technology that underpins them. 

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Why trade cryptocurrencies with Capital.com?

We offer CFD trading on cryptocurrencies, giving you exposure to the price movements of cryptos without having to buy them outright. You can trade 350 digital assets with us, with the freedom of speculating on prices falling as well as rising. 

Identify potential entry and exit points with our smart, intuitive charting tools, and set price alerts to notify you of significant market moves. Protect yourself against adverse market moves with our range of risk-management tools, including trailing stops which lock in positive market moves while protecting against losses.*

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*Stop-losses may not be guaranteed.

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