BTCUSD · Cryptocurrency CFD

Trade BTC/USD

Trade BTC/USD (BTCUSD) as a cryptocurrency CFD on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Follow price movements without owning or transferring the underlying Bitcoin.

Maximum leverage
Up to 50:1*
Minimum trade
0.01 lot
Contract size
1 BTC

*Exposure-based margin bands apply incrementally per symbol. Crypto CFDs are leveraged derivatives; availability depends on account, platform and jurisdiction.

BTC/USD

BTCUSD · Bitcoin / US Dollar

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BTC/USD · Crypto CFDs

What is Bitcoin, and what does BTCUSD represent?

BTCUSD tracks the value of Bitcoin against the US dollar as an XBTFX CFD. A rising quote means Bitcoin is gaining value against USD; a falling quote means it is losing value against USD.

Symbol
BTCUSD
Minimum price increment
0.001
Price precision
3 digits
Profit currency
USD
Minimum volume
0.01 lot
Volume step
0.01 lot

Supply

A fixed supply and the halving

Only 21 million bitcoin will ever exist, and the reward for mining new blocks halves roughly every four years; the most recent halving was in April 2024. Each one slows the flow of new coins, and traders watch the cycle closely.

Flows

ETF and institutional demand

Spot bitcoin ETFs have traded in the US since January 2024, and their daily inflows and outflows are now one of the clearest measures of investor demand. Large flows in either direction often show up in the price.

Macro

Liquidity and risk appetite

Bitcoin often trades like a high-risk asset. It tends to do well when interest rates are falling and markets are calm, and it can sell off with stocks when investors cut risk.

Regulation

Rules and policy

Approvals, bans, tax rules and new laws on crypto markets can move bitcoin quickly, because they change who can buy it and how. Decisions in the largest markets, such as the US, tend to have the biggest effect.

When bitcoin is most active

Bitcoin trades 24 hours a day, every day, and so does BTC/USD at XBTFX, weekends included. Volume is usually highest while US markets are open and lighter at weekends, when thinner liquidity can make moves sharper.

Bitcoin at a glance

  • BTC/USD is the price of one bitcoin in US dollars. At XBTFX one lot is 1 BTC, and the minimum trade is 0.01 BTC.
  • Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market value, and its supply is capped at 21 million coins.
  • XBTFX trading accounts can use BTC as their base currency, funded with bitcoin deposits.

Price history

BTC/USD key statistics

From daily mid-price candles, updated November 10, 2026.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Performance

1 day
-2.31%
1 week
-4.98%
1 month
-11.28%
3 months
+15.09%
Average daily rangeLast 20 trading days
2,264 USD

Why XBTFX

Why trade BTC/USD with XBTFX

  • Leverage that fits the trade

    Up to 50:1 on BTC/USD, stepping down in published bands as your position grows.

  • Two account types

    Pro and Standard accounts, with every cost for BTC/USD shown on this page before you trade.

  • Mega1 and MetaTrader 5

    Trade in the browser, on desktop or on your phone with Mega1, or use MetaTrader 5.

  • Crypto or fiat funding

    Fund in crypto or fiat, and run your account in US dollars or a crypto base currency such as BTC or USDT.

Two pricing choices

Compare BTCUSD spreads and trading costs.

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Raw pricing

Pro

Variable raw spread

Crypto CFD commission
0.05% / side
Platforms
Mega1 & MetaTrader 5

All-in spread

Standard

Variable all-in spread

Crypto CFD commission
No separate commission
Platforms
Mega1 & MetaTrader 5

Pro cryptocurrency CFD commission is 0.05% per side. Spreads are variable and can widen. Swaps may apply at rollover. Pricing, leverage, account and platform availability can vary.

Exposure-based margin

How BTCUSD leverage and margin bands work.

BTC/USD margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in BTCUSD. Crossing a threshold does not reprice the margin already assigned to lower bands; only the additional exposure uses the next rate.

How exposure-based margin works
BTCUSD margin schedulePublished schedule
Additional notionalLeverageMargin
$0–$250K50:12.00%
$250K–$2M25:14.00%
$2M–$5M20:15.00%
$5M–$10M13:18.00%
$10M–$25M6.7:115.00%
$25M–$50M4:125.00%
$50M–∞4:125.00%

USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.

Contract details

BTCUSD contract specifications.

Review volume, carrying-cost and session information before placing a trade. Values below are refreshed from the published XBTFX specification service.

Contract size
1 BTC
Minimum / maximum volume
0.01 lot / 1000 lots
Volume step
0.01 lot
Quote / profit currency
USD
Swap long
−44,636.87 points
Swap short
−44,636.87 points
Three-day swap
See platform specification
Published session
00:00–24:00 platform time
Open full BTCUSD specifications

Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.

Plan a scenario

Calculate a BTCUSD CFD scenario before you trade.

With a contract size of one BTC per lot, profit or loss is the price change multiplied by the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and account-currency conversion.

Minimum price increment 1 lot × 0.001 = USD 0.001 Before trading costs Open BTC/USD calculator

Where to trade

Trade BTCUSD your way.

Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.

Start trading

Understand the pair before opening a position.

What is the bitcoin halving?
An event built into bitcoin's code that cuts the reward for mining new blocks in half every 210,000 blocks, roughly every four years. It reduces the rate of new supply. The most recent halving took place in April 2024.
How much do I need to trade bitcoin?
The minimum trade is 0.01 lots, or 0.01 BTC. For example, at a price of about $81,500 that is a position worth about $815, and at the first-tier leverage of 50:1 its margin is about $16. Leverage steps down as your exposure grows, and you need more than the margin in your account to absorb moves against you.
Can I go short on bitcoin?
Yes. With a CFD you can sell BTC/USD as easily as you buy it, so you can take a position on a falling price. A short position loses money if the price rises, and leverage magnifies that loss.
Does bitcoin move differently at weekends?
It can. Bitcoin never closes, but many institutional traders and market makers are less active at weekends, so liquidity is thinner and large orders can move the price further than on a weekday.
What is BTCUSD (BTC/USD)?
BTCUSD is an XBTFX cryptocurrency CFD quoted in US dollars. It tracks the price of Bitcoin against USD and can be traded long or short without taking custody of the underlying token.
Do I own Bitcoin when I trade BTCUSD?
No. BTCUSD is a leveraged CFD, not a purchase of the underlying Bitcoin. You receive price exposure but no blockchain asset, wallet withdrawal right, governance right or staking entitlement from the CFD position.
What can move the BTCUSD price?
BTCUSD can respond to activity around Bitcoin, crypto-market liquidity, regulation, macroeconomic conditions and shifts in demand for Bitcoin. Spreads can widen during volatile or thin markets.
How is BTC/USD leverage applied at XBTFX?
BTC/USD uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in BTCUSD, not the account balance. When exposure crosses a threshold, only the additional portion uses the next margin rate; lower-band exposure keeps its original rate.
Can I trade BTCUSD with Pro or Standard pricing?
Yes, subject to account and platform availability. Pro uses a variable raw spread plus a 0.05% commission per side for crypto CFDs. Standard has no separate commission line and uses a wider all-in spread.

Risk warning

CFDs are complex instruments and involve a significant risk of loss due to leverage. Prices are indicative and may differ from executable account prices. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the risk. Risk Disclosure Notice

Ready to trade the BTCUSD crypto CFD?

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