Start trading crypto with Europe’s leading broker
Invest in Bitcoin and other popular coins with less fees and more peace of mind. Trade around the clock and manage all your investments conveniently in one place with a trusted broker.
Cut the costs, keep the crypto
Our fees are low and transparent. We offer an attractive rate of 0.5% per trade for every buy or sell. This excludes narrow spreads of only 0.1% for more liquid crypto assets and 0.2% for less liquid ones, keeping total costs at very competitive levels.
Your gateway to crypto
Get access to popular coins and tap into the future of investing.
We give you clear information about the environmental impact of the crypto we offer.
Nothing cryptic about our crypto fees
We keep our fees low and our pricing clear, so you can focus more on crypto.
No more juggling platforms
Conveniently manage all your investments in one place. From coins to stocks, we’ve got you covered.
Peace of mind with the broker you know and trust
Invest in crypto on a platform trusted by 3 million clients.
Good to keep in mind
Before you invest in crypto, there’s a few things you should know.
Investment risk
You can lose your investment.
High volatility
Crypto assets are subject to increased volatility and liquidity risk.
Fraud risk
Crypto prices can be vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.
Regulatory changes
Changes in legislation can affect the prices and taxation of crypto assets.
Trade 24/7
Unlike traditional markets, you can invest in crypto around the clock, seven days a week.1 So you can trade whenever you want.
Diversify your portfolio
You can add crypto to your portfolio alongside classic investments like stocks, bonds and ETFs.
A trusted platform
Keeping your investments and money safeguarded is our top priority. Our platform is developed in-house with the latest security standards. Your crypto is stored with our partner, Tangany, a German crypto custodian.
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FAQs
Find answers to your most common questions about crypto trading.
Due to regulations, we can only offer crypto trading to clients who reside in certain countries. We are working to expand our country coverage, but for now, if you do not see the option to trade crypto, you are not eligible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital asset that allows people to make transactions without using traditional banks. It relies on a technology called blockchain, which is like a protected and transparent digital ledger that records all transactions. One of the most popular cryptocurrencies is Bitcoin.
Crypto assets, on the other hand, is a broader term that includes not only cryptocurrencies, but other types of digital assets built on blockchain technology, such as tokens.
Many people also buy cryptocurrencies and crypto assets as an investment, hoping that their value will increase over time. But it's important to know that their prices can be very volatile, and you can lose your entire investment.
Blockchain is a digital ledger that records all crypto transactions across a network of computers. It ensures transparency and prevents tampering by storing these transactions in 'blocks' that are linked together in a chain, making it the foundation for most crypto assets.
Once you enable crypto trading on your account, you can trade it just like any other product on our platform, although specific conditions and risks apply. Use the search bar to find what you're looking for and once an order has been executed it will appear in your Portfolio.
The underlying blockchain technology is considered protected due to its cryptographic methods and transactions are processed in a decentralised manner. However, crypto is vulnerable to various security risks such as hacking or fraud.
Due to the high risk and complexity of crypto assets, they are not suitable for beginners. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
Crypto assets and currencies are a highly speculative investment with the potential for large price fluctuations. The crypto market is in its early stages and prices can be extremely volatile. It is important that you research these products and understand the risks involved before investing.
To buy crypto on our platform, you buy it with the money you deposit into your DEGIRO account.
No, trading crypto on margin is not supported on our platform. If you have the Margin Loan service enabled, you can activate crypto trading. However, to place a crypto order, you must have a sufficient positive cash balance in your account. If you do not have sufficient funds, your crypto order may be cancelled.
Yes, when trading products other than crypto, you can use your 'Available to trade' space as usual. Your crypto holdings will be excluded from collateral for margin purposes, but your Margin Loan will still work the same way as it did before you started trading crypto.
The total cost for more liquid crypto assets like Bitcoin is 0.60% per trade including spreads. For less liquid crypto assets, the total cost is 0.70% including spreads. These rates apply to standard trade values. This means they are guaranteed up to a trade value of €50,000 for more liquid crypto assets and €25,000 for less liquid crypto assets.
You can find the categories of crypto assets tradable with us under Tradable Crypto Assets. "Major" stands for more liquid assets, "Minor" for less liquid assets.
For a list of the more liquid and less liquid crypto assets, see the Tradable Crypto Assets.
"Major" means that a crypto asset is more liquid, and "Minor" means that a crypto asset is less liquid.
You can trade around the clock, excluding refresh windows around midnight and general maintenance periods.
1 Excluding refresh windows around midnight and general maintenance periods.
Investing involves risks. You can lose your invested funds. This is not investment advice. Consider your knowledge and experience when making investment decisions. Spread costs apply. The German Investor Compensation Scheme does not apply to crypto assets
Investing in crypto involves risk of loss. You can lose your entire investment.