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      Trade price movements with competitive spreads

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      Bet on global price movements in £ per point

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      Discover our tight spreads, plus all other possible fees

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      Get great rates on majors like EUR/USD, plus minors and exotics

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      Enjoy 24-hour pricing on the UK100, US30 and more

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      Trade on metals, energies & softs, with oil spreads from 2 cents

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      Trade through the world-famous supercharts with great pricing

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      Explore the apex in trading automation with our execution tech

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Pepperstone Pro crypto

Explore our full list of cryptocurrency CFDs and spread bets, available exclusively to professional traders.

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Your access to the digital markets 

Trade CFDs or spread bet on an array of major and minor tokens¹ 24/7, with tight spreads, execution from 50ms and priority support.

Bitcoin and Ethereum

Trade major cryptocurrencies or most traded tokens with prices quoted in AUD, USD, GBP and EUR.

20+ other popular coins

Diversify your portfolio with a wide selection of minor coins, including Dogecoin, Ripple, Polkadot and more.  

3 crypto indices

Speculate on the top performing 10, 20 or 30 cryptocurrencies by market cap with a single trade. 

Non-stop trading

Trade anytime, day or night, with 24/7 access to most of our tokens.¹

Trade with dynamic leverage

Navigate crypto volatility with leverage that scales seamlessly as your position size increases, allowing you to manage your positions efficiently.³

Tier USD capLeverage 
Tier 1 0 – 50,000400:1 
Tier 250,001 – 200,000 200:1 
Tier 3200,001 – 500,000100:1 
Tier 4500,001 – 1,000,000 20:1 
Tier 51,000,001 – 2,000,000 10:1 
Tier 62,000,001 – 2,500,0005:1 

How it works*


Example 1: BTCUSD – 1 lot Example 2: ETHUSD – 600 lots 

Price: $108,829,77

Notional value: $108,829,77

The first $50,000 of the position uses 400:1 leverage.

The remaining $58,829,77 uses 200:1 leverage.

Total margin required: $419.15

Effective margin: 0.39% of notional

Price: $2,538.50

Notional value: $1,523,100,00

This position is split across several leverage tiers as size increases: 

 

-Up to $50,000 at 400:1 

-Next $100,000 at 200:1 

-Next $150,000 at 100:1 

-Next $200,000 at 20:1 

-Next $500,000 at 10:1 

-Remaining $523,100 at 5:1 

 

Total margin required: $166,745.00

Effective margin: 10.95% of notional 

 

*Total margin calculation is based on symbol price and traded volume.

Our full list of cryptocurrencies and spreads

Explore our complete crypto token offering and costs to trade.⁴

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Professional account eligibility criteria

If you can answer yes to at least 2 of these 3 questions, you’re eligible for a Professional account: 

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Have you placed 10 significantly sized trades per quarter in the last year?

Do you have a financial instrument portfolio, including cash deposits, exceeding £500,000?

Do you, or have you worked in the financial sector in a professional position, with knowledge of derivatives trading, for at least a year?

What to know before you apply

If you switch to Pepperstone Pro, you won’t get the same protection that retail clients get. Here’s what to expect: 

1. Negative balance protection won’t apply to you.

2. We won’t close out your positions if they fall below 50% of your margin requirement.

3. We’ll use sophisticated language when communicating with you.

4. We may assume you have the relevant level of experience when deciding if our products are appropriate for you.

Ready to make your move on the crypto market?

Apply in 3 simple steps and if approved, gain commission-free access to the crypto market with a broker trusted by 830K+ traders⁵ around the globe.

1

Apply for a Pepperstone account

2

Once approved, complete the Professional account form under ‘qualify as a professional client’.

3

If you’re eligible, you can start trading CFDs or spread betting on crypto with professional leverage and more.

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1 Select tokens only. Please check the platform.

2 Live prices are indicative only. Check your platform for the most up to date prices. Powered by Pepperstone Group Limited.

3 Tiers could vary on the Pepperstone trading platform. Please check symbol specifications for detailed information.

4 All spreads are generated from data between 01/12/2025 and 31/12/2025, covering all trading sessions, including rollover periods. (This will be updated regularly.)  

5 Total number of accounts held with the Pepperstone Group globally, correct as at October 2025.

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Risk warning: Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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