Bitcoin
Bitcoin is an encrypted digital coin or currency with a public ledger that records all transactions. This ledger is run on peer-to-peer software on servers known as ‘nodes’. The price of BTC is largely driven by supply and demand but can be affected by rumors of regulation or full-out regulation.
Ethereum
Ethereum is a platform that creates a token called Ether. Ethereum’s unique feature is that its network also supports decentralized apps known as dApps that run on the blockchain. Another interesting Ethereum feature is smart contracts – which are also central to the platform and the value of Ether.
Algorand
Algorand is a blockchain platform and a digital currency that boasts transaction times on par with mainstream payment processors such as Mastercard and Visa. Like Ethereum and Cardano, Algorand can support new cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based applications and projects. The token the Algorand network creates is known as ALGO.
Ripple
Ripple is both a cryptocurrency and a payment network initially released in 2012. XRP is blockchain-based like Bitcoin, but according to the creators, is less energy-intensive to mine, carries lower fees and processes transactions quicker. Unlike Bitcoin, servers are bank-owned instead of peer-to-peer.
Cardano
Cardano is similar to other cryptocurrencies, i.e., a platform based on blockchain, but is touted as being a more sustainable, flexible and scalable solution. The network supports games, decentralized financial apps (like Ethereum) and new crypto tokens. It is currently one of the biggest cryptos by market cap.
Solana
Solana is designed to host scalable and decentralized applications as a blockchain platform. Like other rivals to the top two cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin, it boasts much faster transactions and significantly lower fees. The token the network creates is named Solana and is not only proof-of-stake but proof-of-history.
Uniswap
Uniswap enables market-making peer to peer, by offering a decentralized exchange. This function allows the trading of other cryptocurrencies without having to deal with a centralized exchange. Hosted on the Ethereum network, Uniswap’s blockchain is administered by UNI holders (the token the network creates).
Polkadot
Polkadot is a protocol that functions as a bridge between other cryptos, allowing previously incompatible networks/platforms to send and receive data and value or “talk” to each other. The network’s resulting token is called DOT. Like many of the other alt-coins Polkadot claims faster transactions and scalability.
Chainlink
Chainlink’s innovation is that it allows entities that aren’t blockchain-based to connect or communicate with blockchain platforms – this is also known as middleware. Chainlink can connect smart contracts on the blockchain with non-blockchain data like stock prices for example. The resulting token is LNK.
Zcash
Zcash is a Bitcoin blockchain fork, that upgrades both anonymity and security for users compared to BTC. Initially, the crypto was launched as Zerocoin, which became Zerocash and finally became Zcash. Mining of Zcash is done on what is called integrated circuits, designed explicitly for that purpose.
Omise
Created by Omise, OMG network focuses on streamlining exchanging assets and digital wallet issuance. The OMG network is built on the Ethereum network. According to Omise, ideally the OMG Network would be able to move assets across payment platforms, from cryptos to FIAT, even loyalty points.
Polygon
Polygon (MATIC) is a cryptocurrency that uses Ethereum’s blockchain and is intended to connect other projects based on Ethereum. Polygon can add scalability and flexibility to the existing benefits of the Ethereum network. Matic works with other cryptos that are based on the Ethereum network.
Dash
Dash was initially named Xcoin when it was founded in 2014. Dash was intended to help users preserve their anonymity and privacy. Dash was also launched as a purely digital currency, replacing methods such as credit cards or FIAT currencies. The network is administered by a group of its users known as masternodes.
Dogecoin
Dogecoin is amongst a group of cryptos also known as memecoins, i.e. coins that proliferated quickly amongst adamant adherents of the cryptocurrency culture, also known as crypto-bros. Unlike other cryptos that base their value on a finite supply, Dogecoin yields ten thousand coins per minute without any limit on the maximum amount of coins that can be mined.
Monero
Monero is privacy-focused and open-sourced, with a blockchain that obscures user transactions and data. Unlike other alt-coins, Monero doesn’t need any specialized equipment to be mined, as it only requires a CPU to process transactions. Another noteworthy fact is that the developers did not keep a stake for themselves upon launch.
Chiliz
Based on blockchain, it powers a fan engagement app for Socios followers. It allows these fans to buy tokens on the Chiliz sports exchange. Chiliz innovation is the fact that these purchased tokens can be used to access exclusive fan platforms, vote on decisions made by their teams and even be rewarded by their favorite teams.
Avalanche
Developed in New York by Ava Labs, Avalanche is a blockchain network that is both highly scalable and also boasts 4,500 trasactions per second ability – compared to Ethereum’s 14 TPS and Bitcoin’s paltry 2.58 TPS. The network produces the AVAX token, which is in the top ten by market cap at $33 billion as of March ’22.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is an encrypted digital coin or currency with a public ledger that records all transactions. This ledger is run on peer-to-peer software on servers known as ‘nodes’. The price of BTC is largely driven by supply and demand but can be affected by rumors of regulation or full-out regulation.
Ethereum
Ethereum is a platform that creates a token called Ether. Ethereum’s unique feature is that its network also supports decentralized apps known as dApps that run on the blockchain. Another interesting Ethereum feature is smart contracts – which are also central to the platform and the value of Ether.
Algorand
Algorand is a blockchain platform and a digital currency that boasts transaction times on par with mainstream payment processors such as Mastercard and Visa. Like Ethereum and Cardano, Algorand can support new cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based applications and projects. The token the Algorand network creates is known as ALGO.
Ripple
Ripple is both a cryptocurrency and a payment network initially released in 2012. XRP is blockchain-based like Bitcoin, but according to the creators, is less energy-intensive to mine, carries lower fees and processes transactions quicker. Unlike Bitcoin, servers are bank-owned instead of peer-to-peer.
Cardano
Cardano is similar to other cryptocurrencies, i.e., a platform based on blockchain, but is touted as being a more sustainable, flexible and scalable solution. The network supports games, decentralized financial apps (like Ethereum) and new crypto tokens. It is currently one of the biggest cryptos by market cap.
Solana
Solana is designed to host scalable and decentralized applications as a blockchain platform. Like other rivals to the top two cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin, it boasts much faster transactions and significantly lower fees. The token the network creates is named Solana and is not only proof-of-stake but proof-of-history.
Uniswap
Uniswap enables market-making peer to peer, by offering a decentralized exchange. This function allows the trading of other cryptocurrencies without having to deal with a centralized exchange. Hosted on the Ethereum network, Uniswap’s blockchain is administered by UNI holders (the token the network creates).
Polkadot
Polkadot is a protocol that functions as a bridge between other cryptos, allowing previously incompatible networks/platforms to send and receive data and value or “talk” to each other. The network’s resulting token is called DOT. Like many of the other alt-coins Polkadot claims faster transactions and scalability.
Chainlink
Chainlink’s innovation is that it allows entities that aren’t blockchain-based to connect or communicate with blockchain platforms – this is also known as middleware. Chainlink can connect smart contracts on the blockchain with non-blockchain data like stock prices for example. The resulting token is LNK.
Zcash
Zcash is a Bitcoin blockchain fork, that upgrades both anonymity and security for users compared to BTC. Initially, the crypto was launched as Zerocoin, which became Zerocash and finally became Zcash. Mining of Zcash is done on what is called integrated circuits, designed explicitly for that purpose.
Omise
Created by Omise, OMG network focuses on streamlining exchanging assets and digital wallet issuance. The OMG network is built on the Ethereum network. According to Omise, ideally the OMG Network would be able to move assets across payment platforms, from cryptos to FIAT, even loyalty points.
Polygon
Polygon (MATIC) is a cryptocurrency that uses Ethereum’s blockchain and is intended to connect other projects based on Ethereum. Polygon can add scalability and flexibility to the existing benefits of the Ethereum network. Matic works with other cryptos that are based on the Ethereum network.
Dash
Dash was initially named Xcoin when it was founded in 2014. Dash was intended to help users preserve their anonymity and privacy. Dash was also launched as a purely digital currency, replacing methods such as credit cards or FIAT currencies. The network is administered by a group of its users known as masternodes.
Dogecoin
Dogecoin is amongst a group of cryptos also known as memecoins, i.e. coins that proliferated quickly amongst adamant adherents of the cryptocurrency culture, also known as crypto-bros. Unlike other cryptos that base their value on a finite supply, Dogecoin yields ten thousand coins per minute without any limit on the maximum amount of coins that can be mined.
Monero
Monero is privacy-focused and open-sourced, with a blockchain that obscures user transactions and data. Unlike other alt-coins, Monero doesn’t need any specialized equipment to be mined, as it only requires a CPU to process transactions. Another noteworthy fact is that the developers did not keep a stake for themselves upon launch.
Chiliz
Based on blockchain, it powers a fan engagement app for Socios followers. It allows these fans to buy tokens on the Chiliz sports exchange. Chiliz innovation is the fact that these purchased tokens can be used to access exclusive fan platforms, vote on decisions made by their teams and even be rewarded by their favorite teams.
Avalanche
Developed in New York by Ava Labs, Avalanche is a blockchain network that is both highly scalable and also boasts 4,500 trasactions per second ability – compared to Ethereum’s 14 TPS and Bitcoin’s paltry 2.58 TPS. The network produces the AVAX token, which is in the top ten by market cap at $33 billion as of March ’22.
Spreads and Leverage
| Instrument | Spreads From | 1 Contract | PIP Value | MIN Contract | MAX Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC / USD | 85 | 1 Bitcoin | 0.01 USD | 0.01 Bitcoin | 1:100 |
| XRP / USD | 0.025 | 1 Ripple | 0.0001 USD | 500 Ripple | 1:50 |
| ETH / USD | 6 | 1 Ethereum | 0.01 USD | 0.1 Ethereum | 1:50 |
| LTC / USD | 1 | 1 Litecoin | 0.01 USD | 0.5 Litecoin | 1:50 |
| BCH / USD | 5 | 1 Bitcoin Cash | 0.01 USD | 0.5 Bitcoin Cash | 1:50 |
| XLM / USD | 0.006 | 1 Stellar | 0.0001 USD | 500 Stellar | 1:50 |
| ADA / USD | 0.014 | 1 Cardano | 0.0001 USD | 50 Cardano | 1:50 |
| ALG / USD | 0.006 | 1 Algorand | 0.0001 USD | 50 Algorand | 1:50 |
| SOL / USD | 2 | 1 Solana | 0.01 USD | 1 Solana | 1:50 |
| UNI / USD | 0.2 | 1 Uniswap | 0.01 USD | 5 Uniswap | 1:50 |
| DOT / USD | 0.12 | 1 Polkadot | 0.01 USD | 5 Polkadot | 1:50 |
| LNK / USD | 0.3 | 1 Chainlink | 0.01 USD | 5 Chainlink | 1:50 |
| ZEC / USD | 0.8 | 1 Zcash | 0.01 USD | 2 Zcash | 1:50 |
| OMG / USD | 0.03 | 1 OmiseGO | 0.0001 USD | 40 OmiseGO | 1:50 |
| MTC / USD | 0.01 | 1 Polygon | 0.0001 USD | 200 Polygon | 1:50 |
| DSH / USD | 1 | 1 Dash | 0.01 USD | 1 Dash | 1:50 |
| DOG / USD | 0.0045 | 1 Dogecoin | 0.0001 USD | 1000 Dogecoin | 1:50 |
| XMR / USD | 1.7 | 1 Monero | 0.01 USD | 0.50 Monero | 1:50 |
| CHZ / USD | 0.003 | 1 Chiliz | 0.0001 USD | 500 Chiliz | 1:50 |
| AVA / USD | 0.6 | 1 Avalanche | 0.01 USD | 2.5 Avalanche | 1:50 |
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FAQs
When you trade cryptocurrencies including the ones offered by easyMarkets; Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple what you are trading is a form of digital currency. They are intended and designed to function just like any other currency – giving the owner the ability to exchange their cryptocurrency for products and services (or trade it). The main benefit that cryptocurrency owners, users and creators claim is that it is insulated from government intervention via Q.E. or the printing of ‘new’ money, that can catch currency-holders by surprise. Trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ripple, Litecoin and Ethereum that are blockchain based minus Ethereum, which is type of ledger that tracks transactions.
In simple terms, yes. easyMarkets allows you to trade cryptocurrencies as pairs against the US dollar, three ways – easyTrade, Day Trade and as a Pending Order so in essence it is CFD cryptocurrency trading. In the most simplified of terms, all traders seek to acquire the asset at a very low price and sell it at a higher price for a profit. Of course, this does not calculate for volatility, market conditions, margin requirements etc. Visit this link to find out more about how to trade bitcoin.
Knowing the fundamentals of CFD Cryptocurrency trading will help you better understand the risks and the cost associated with trading CFDs on cryptocurrency. easyMarkets features an extensive learn centre that can help familiarize yourself with how to trade cryptocurrencies , or any of the other instruments we offer. Here are few of the fundamental terms that apply across CFD trading:
- Base and Quote Currency – trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin all instruments are displayed with three letter abbreviations with a backslash and another three letter currency next to it i.e. BTC/USD. The BTC is the base currency and is always 1 unit of the currency (i.e. 1 Bitcoin) where as the USD is a the quote currency and is the amount needed to buy (or sell) 1 unit of the base currency.
- Buy – when trading most instruments are in pairs, when you ‘buy’ you are buying one side of the currency pair while selling the other. In the case of BTC/USD it is as if you are buying bitcoin and simultaneously selling the US Dollar. Traders generally buy when the currency pair’s rate is low. Although the term is ‘buy’ you are not actually obligated to own the asset or currency pair, which allows you to take advantage of both upwards and downwards trends.
- Sell – Like ‘Buy’ when you sell a CFD Cryptocurrency cryptocurrency pair you are ‘selling’ the base currency and ‘buying’ the quote currency. Again, the terms ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ are illustrative, you are actually exchanging.
- Bid and Ask Price – In very simple terms, CFD transaction are bilateral, i.e. involving two parties. The seller ‘asks’ for a specific price a cryptocurrency instrument and the ‘bid’ is the price the buyer is willing to ‘bid’ or purchase the instrument (or underlying instrument in the case of cryptocurrency CFDs).
- Spread –spread is the difference between the lowest bid and highest ask price of an instrument. Spread is also what you pay when trading CFD cryptocurrency instrument – because as mentioned above when trading cryptocurrency pair or any other currency pair you are buying and selling at the same time. When you trade with a fixed spread broker like easyMarkets this cost never changes during trading hours, giving you a tactical advantage because your costs are apparent upfront and transparent. With floating or variable spread brokers spreads can change in response to volatility, increasing trading cost significantly. What is worse is that this can result in an otherwise profitable trading session ending up in the “red” or unprofitable.
- Lot – a lot is 100,000 units of the base currency. Of course, smaller denomination of lots is available as well 100, 1,000, 10,000 to accommodate any size of account and margin availability.
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No, you only need to register for an easyMarkets account and to submit your KYC (Know Your Client, i.e. identity verification) information. Unlike a cryptocurrency wallet, there’s no risk of losing or becoming locked out of your account. You also do not need to sign up with a cryptocurrency exchange to trade cryptocurrency with easyMarkets.
Absolutely easyMarkets offers a free demo of its platform so you can see all the advantages it offers you.
Our traders have access to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple against the US dollar. Of course we are constantly expanding the instruments we offer, so if you have a favorite let us know!
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