CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING
Trade Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin • Ethereum • Ripple • Litecoin and more
Bitcoin CFDs
Bitcoin is the king of cryptocurrency and the most recognised coin. Trade Bitcoin’s movements without needing to purchase a single coin.
Ethereum CFDs
Ethereum is a smart cryptocurrency supporting smart contracts. It’s the largest cryptocurrency next to Bitcoin with a strong commercial reputation.
Ripple CFDs
Ripple is classified as a centralised cryptocurrency in a very decentralised space. Ripple is positioning itself as the cryptocurrency for banks.
What is Cryptocurrency?
A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency designed to work as a medium of exchange between two parties. It uses a technology called Blockchain to secure and verify transactions.
Although cryptocurrencies are digital currencies which operate independently of banks and governments, they can still be transacted, exchanged, bought, sold and speculated on, just like any physical currency.
Cryptocurrencies are able to be purchased through unregulated overseas exchanges which can present some real risks to your asset purchase. However, trading cryptocurrency CFDs through easyMarkets presents a safe alternative option for trading for profit without the risks attached to unregulated exchanges.
What is the difference between trading cryptocurrency CFDs and buying cryptocurrency?
There are two main ways to trade cryptocurrency:
- Using traditional exchanges, you can buy them in the hope of selling them at a profit. However, this process is complex, requires you to buy an actual coin amount at market value, and you only make a profit when you sell and someone else buys your coin off you. In a falling market, this strategy may fail if you can't sell your coins.
- Trading with easyMarkets CFDs allows you to purchase a market position on a coin at market value, without actually owning the coin. Instead of having to sell your coin to make a profit, you can simply close your position effective immediately. A buyer of your coin is not required, and you can walk away with your profits in seconds, rather than waiting for a buyer to purchase.
Compare Cryptocurrencies
- The first and most recognised cryptocurrency
- Created in 2009
- 19.79 million bitcoins in current circulation globally
- Current market cap of around $1.98 trillion
- Limited supply of 21 million coins ever to be circulated
- Is the highest priced coin
- Smart contract cryptocurrency
- Was conceptualised in 2011 and released in 2015
- 120.44 million coins in circulation
- Market cap of around $453.44 billion
- There is an unlimited supply of coins available
- Aiming to be a global paying network used by banks
- Initially released in 2012
- 57.12 billion coins in circulation
- Market cap of around $133.3 billion
- There is a limited supply of 100 billion coins available
Overview of available cryptocurrency CFDs with easyMarkets
Bitcoin (BTC)
This highly recognised currency was the first out of the gate and leads the cryptocurrency world with pride.
It is managed to ensure a limited supply of Bitcoin is produced, with a maximum quantity of 21 million Bitcoin units ever to be in circulation. With such a limited supply, it is easy to see why its value has skyrocketed to make it the highest value coin available.
When it was introduced, the price of 1 Bitcoin was less than 1 cent. Its current value is just over $98,000 per coin (as of December 2024), and it's easy to see why this coin has made so many millionaires.
Ethereum (ETH)
As the concept of blockchain advanced, the focus turned to more application capability for cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum was founded and became more than just a currency – Ethereum can respond to sophisticated requests called smart contracts.
Its ability to process agreements between two parties automatically, without any middle-man intervention gives Ethereum an edge on Bitcoin and has attracted attention from banks around the world. This, among other factors, has led to a price jump of almost 1000% in 2017!
Ripple (RPL)
Ripple can be described as a next generation payment network. It was originally set up to engage financial industry institutions, with instant payment transfer capability.
This digital currency has been a leading technology and has exploded over the past year.
Ripple has been in discussions with major banking institutions as an alternative to the traditional SWIFT payment transfer systems currently being used for monetary transfers globally.
Why trade cryptocurrency CFDs with easyMarkets?
Trade Long Or Short Positions
Unlike other cryptocurrency exchanges, you can make money in both a falling and rising market by trading cryptocurrency CFDs.
Segregated Funds
To protect client deposits, all client funds are separate to easyMarkets company funds and are not available to be used for easyMarkets operating purposes.
No Wallets Needed
Unlike cryptocurrency exchanges that have a history of being hacked, your funds are safe in our accounts with no complicated wallet storage procedures or risk of being hacked.
Deposit & Withdrawals
An online cashier to make account funding easy, straight forward and without complicated procedures.
Regulation and Security
easyMarkets is regulated by both ASIC and CySEC. We offer our clients negative balance protection and their funds are held in segregated accounts.
Top Tier Banks
Your funds remain safe and secure in top tier, low credit risk, global banks. Only you can access your funds.
Unique risk management with easyMarkets
ASIC Regulated
easyMarkets is regulated in the Asian Pacific region by ASIC
Fixed Spreads
Many brokers adjust their spreads depending on how active the markets are. easyMarkets offers fixed spreads so you know exactly what you will pay when you trade.
Negative Balance Protection
No matter what happens during a trade you can rest assured that your account balance will never go below zero.
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Safeguard your trades with a premium add-on that ensures No Slippage at your desired stop loss rate. Activate with wider spread for total risk control.
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