Access cryptocurrency markets
Digital-Asset Market Exposure
Cryptocurrency markets consist of digital assets traded across global markets, with prices driven by changing supply, demand, liquidity and market activity.
CFD First provides access to available cryptocurrency markets through CFDs, allowing clients to gain exposure to crypto price movements without directly owning or transferring the underlying digital assets.
Crypto markets can experience significant price movements and may respond to regulatory developments, technological changes, market sentiment and broader financial-market conditions.
What are Crypto CFDs?
Price Exposure Without Direct Ownership
Crypto CFDs are Contracts for Difference based on changes in cryptocurrency prices. The result of a position depends on the difference between its opening and closing prices, together with applicable trading costs.
Crypto CFDs
Gain exposure to price movements without owning the digital asset or transferring cryptocurrency to a personal wallet.
Cryptocurrency Ownership
Direct ownership involves purchasing and holding the actual asset through an exchange or compatible wallet. Crypto CFD trading does not provide ownership.
Explore cryptocurrency markets
Available Digital-Asset Markets
Bitcoin
One of the most recognised cryptocurrencies. Its price can be influenced by demand, liquidity, regulation, institutional activity and sentiment.
Ethereum
A blockchain supporting smart contracts and decentralised applications. Ether can respond to network developments, adoption and technological change.
Other Crypto CFDs
Additional available Crypto CFDs can provide exposure to price movements across other digital assets.
Why trade Crypto CFDs with CFD First?
Connected Market Access
Crypto Market Access
Explore available cryptocurrency markets in one environment.
No Direct Ownership
No need to purchase, store or transfer underlying assets.
Long & Short Exposure
Take positions based on whether a supported market may rise or fall.
Web & Mobile
Stay connected through supported trading environments.
Clear Information
Understand applicable pricing and trading conditions.
Market Knowledge
Follow developments that can influence cryptocurrency prices.
What moves cryptocurrency markets?
Six Key Market Drivers
Supply & Demand
Changes in buying, selling, participation and liquidity can affect prices.
Market Sentiment
Confidence, expectations and attitudes toward digital assets can cause significant movement.
Regulatory Developments
Changes in laws and government approaches can influence crypto markets.
Technology Developments
Upgrades, network changes, security and innovation can affect individual assets.
Adoption
Use by individuals, businesses and institutions can influence demand.
Broader Conditions
Interest rates, liquidity, economic developments and risk attitudes also matter.
How Crypto CFD trading works
Positions, Volatility and Pricing
Going Long
A long position is based on the expectation that the selected Crypto CFD may rise. A contrary move may produce a loss.
Going Short
A short position is based on the expectation that the selected Crypto CFD may fall. If it rises instead, a loss may occur.
Understanding Volatility
Cryptocurrency markets can experience substantial price changes over short periods. Sentiment, liquidity, regulation, technology, adoption and broader financial conditions can increase volatility and risk.
Bid Price
The price generally associated with selling a Crypto CFD.
Ask Price
The price generally associated with buying a Crypto CFD.
Spread
The difference between bid and ask prices. It can vary with the market, liquidity and volatility.
Leverage
Leverage creates exposure greater than required margin. Combined with rapid crypto price movements, it can increase risk.
Before you trade
Important Risk Information
Crypto CFDs involve significant risk and can be highly volatile. Prices can move rapidly in response to market sentiment, liquidity, regulatory developments, technological changes and broader market conditions.
Where leverage applies, it can magnify both gains and losses. Clients should understand applicable trading conditions, margin requirements and associated risks before participating in Crypto CFD trading.
Market information and educational content are provided for general informational purposes and do not guarantee future market performance.