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Afterprime / Live Spreads / Cryptocurrency / Trade BTCUSD CFD

BTCUSD Bitcoin

CFD Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Digital Technology CEX
Sell BTC
Buy BTC

Why Trade BTCUSD?

  • Spreads from 0.0pips
  • Fast Execution < 1ms
  • Full Trade Receipts
  • $0 Fee Deposits
  • TradingView
  • TraderEvolution

What is Bitcoin / BTCUSD?

BTCUSD is the ticker symbol for Bitcoin. BTCUSD is a Cryptocurrency CFD. Bitcoin is a digital or virtual currency created in 2009 that uses peer-to-peer technology to facilitate instant payments.

The standard contract size for BTCUSD is 1 with 0.1 lot minimum tradeable.

BTCUSD Product Specification

Contract Size
1
Margin Currency
USD
Profile Currency
USD
Pip Value
1
Asset Class
Sector
Digital
Sub-Sector
Technology
Expiry
Perpetual
Max Lots
100
Minimum Size
0.1
Step
0.01
3-Day Swap
N/A
Product Specs

BTCUSD Sessions

Exchange
CEX
Market Hours
24 Hrs
Expiry
Perpetual
Monday
00:00-24:00
Tuesday
00:00-24:00
Wednesday
00:00-24:00
Thursday
00:00-24:00
Friday
00:00-24:00
Saturday
00:00-24:00
Sunday
00:00-24:00
Time Zone
GMT +2 / GMT +3

BTCUSD Platform Access

Price Feed
Desktop
Web
Mobile
FIX API
Scalping / News
Automated Trading
Day Trading

Popular BTCUSD FAQs

What is the minimum trade size for BTCUSD?

The minimum trade size for BTCUSD is 0.1

What is the maximum trade size I can open on BTCUSD?

100 lots

Is CFD trading risky?

CFD trading is extremely risky. Trading any leveraged product carries significant risk as you have the ability to open positions that are far larger than your account balance.

What leverage do we offer on Cryptocurrency?

The maximum leverage that the Company offers to retail clients for cryptocurrencies is 1:2.

What is the value of one Cryptocurrency point?

One Cryptocurrency point is normally = to 1 unit of base currency. For instance, one Cryptocurrency point of BTCUSD is = to 1 USD.

BTCUSD Trading Strategies

The cryptocurrency market is well-known for its volatility. Prices can swing wildly up and down, making it a challenging (but potentially rewarding) place to trade.

Use Limit Orders to Your Advantage

One of the best ways to trade in volatile markets is to use limit orders. A limit order is an order to buy or sell a security at a specific price or better. For example, let's say you want to buy BTCUSD at $10,000 per coin. You could place a limit buy order at $10,000 and if the price falls to that level, your order will be filled. Alternatively, you could place a limit sell order at $11,000 and if the price rises to that level, your order will be filled.

Trade with the Trend

Another strategy that can be effective in volatile markets is to trade with the trend. You can identify the trend by looking at the price action on a longer time frame chart (e.g., 4 hour, daily, weekly). If the price is making higher highs and higher lows, then the market is in an uptrend. Alternatively, if the price is making lower lows and lower highs, then the market is in a downtrend. Once you've identified the trend, you can look for trading opportunities in the same direction on a shorter time frame chart (e.g., 1 hour, 30 minute).

Manage Your Risk Carefully

When trading in volatile markets, it's important to manage your risk carefully. When placing trades, make sure to use stop-loss orders so that you can limit your losses if the market moves against you. It's also a good idea to only risk a small percentage of your account on each trade (e.g., 2-3%) so that one losing trade doesn't derail your entire account balance.

Volatile markets like the cryptocurrency market can be challenging to trade in but there are strategies that can help you succeed. In this blog post, we've shared three BTCUSD trading strategies that you can use when prices are swinging up and down: use limit orders to your advantage, trade with the trend, and manage your risk carefully. By following these tips, you'll increase your chances of success when trading cryptocurrencies.

Disclaimer: The content on this site should not be considered investment advice. Investing is speculative. When investing, your capital is at risk.

BTCUSD Trading Strategies.

The Afterprime liquidity mix for the cryptocurrency market has been specially designed to cater for all cryptocurrency trading styles. Enjoy trading on BTCUSD with fast speeds and low costs.

Scalpers

Low Costs

News Traders

STP Execution

HFTs

Execution From < 1ms

Expert Advisers

No restrictions

Swing traders

Low financing

Large Traders

Deep sweepable liquidity

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 62% of retail investors' accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please refer to our full Risk Disclosure Notice.

This website does not contain, and should not be construed as containing investment advice or an investment recommendation or, an offer or solicitation for any transactions in financial instruments.

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