Why trade Bitcoin with Deriv
Start small or scale big
Begin with 1 USD on multipliers or trade up to 50 lots on CFDs.
Lower trading costs
Spreads reduced by 48% on Deriv MT5 Swap-free account – you get to keep more of your potential capital.
Multiple ways to trade
Choose between CFD trading for flexibility or multipliers trading for defined-risk exposure.
BTC CFDs vs BTC multipliers
| CFDs | Multipliers |
|---|---|
| Go long or short on Bitcoin price movements. Hold positions as long as you want and access professional tools across Deriv MT5 or Deriv cTrader. | Multiply your exposure up to 800x while your maximum loss stays locked to your stake. Automate trading strategies with Deriv Bot or trade on Deriv Trader with an intuitive trading interface. |
| Leverage: Up to 1:800 | Multiplier levels: Up to 800x |
| Swap-free spreads: $52.42 (reduced 48% from $100.14) | Risk protection: Maximum loss always limited to your initial stake |
| MT5 Zero Spread adjustment: 0.02% (reduced 20% from 0.025%) | Low barriers to start: Start from 1 USD |
| Volume limits: 50 lots (increased 150% from 20 lots) | Flexible trading: Close positions anytime |
| Best for: Active traders using technical analysis and multi-position strategies. | Best for: Traders wanting leveraged exposure with defined loss limits. |
| Platforms: Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader | Platforms: Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot |
How to start trading BTC on Deriv
Create a Deriv account
Sign up in minutes and get a free demo account instantly.
Choose your Bitcoin trading method
Select CFDs on Deriv MT5 or cTrader, or multipliers on Deriv Trader or Deriv Bot.
Star trading Bitcoin
Analyse the market to assess price movements, and open your trade.
Bitcoin FAQs
You trade contracts based on Bitcoin's price movements without purchasing the cryptocurrency itself. This eliminates wallet security concerns and blockchain transaction delays. You speculate on price direction and potentially profit when you predict correctly, whether markets rise or fall.
CFDs offer maximum flexibility with the ability to hold positions indefinitely, use multiple order types, and access advanced trading tools. Multipliers provide leveraged exposure with a key advantage: your maximum loss is always limited to your initial stake, making them ideal for risk-conscious traders.
Yes. You can go long if you expect prices to rise or go short if you expect prices to fall, allowing you to respond to different market conditions.
Yes. Deriv Bot allows you to build and run automated bitcoin trading strategies using multipliers, without needing programming skills.
