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Bitcoin – The World's Leading Digital Asset

Since its introduction, Bitcoin has become the world’s most recognized cryptocurrency, offering investors exposure to one of the fastest-growing digital asset markets. Through our investment platform, you can access a range of products designed to suit different trading strategies and investment objectives.

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CFDs – Bitcoin

Trade on Bitcoin price movements without owning the underlying cryptocurrency. CFD trading allows you to take positions in both rising and falling markets while benefiting from flexible leverage and advanced trading tools.

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Knock-Out Products – Bitcoin

Gain leveraged exposure to Bitcoin through structured products that incorporate predefined risk controls. Built-in knock-out levels help investors manage potential losses while maintaining exposure to market opportunities.

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ETPs

Invest in Bitcoin through Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) that closely track its market performance. ETPs offer a simple and regulated way to gain cryptocurrency exposure without managing digital wallets or private keys.

Ethereum – Powering the Digital Economy

Ethereum is one of the world’s leading blockchain networks, supporting decentralized applications, smart contracts, and digital innovation. Its growing ecosystem has made it one of the most actively traded digital assets globally.

CFDs – Bitcoin

Trade Long or Short with leverage to take advantage of market movements in any direction.

Knock-Out – Bitcoin

Amplify your exposure with dynamic leverage while benefiting from built-in stop-loss protection.

ETPs

Easily access Bitcoin through instruments that track its performance.

21Shares Bitcoin ETP

A convenient way to invest in Bitcoin with potential for margin trading.

Three Ways to Access Cryptocurrency Markets

Choose the investment solution that best matches your trading style and risk profile.

CFDs

Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum through leveraged Contracts for Difference without purchasing the underlying digital assets. CFDs allow investors to speculate on market movements in either direction while benefiting from competitive pricing and professional trading technology.

ETPs - Exchange Traded Products

Gain direct market exposure through regulated Exchange-Traded Products linked to major cryptocurrencies. ETPs provide a straightforward way to participate in digital asset markets while avoiding the complexity of cryptocurrency wallets, private keys, and blockchain transactions.

Why Trade Cryptocurrencies with us?

Safety & Reliability
Invest with confidence through one of the most trusted banks in Europe, backed by a strong capital position.
Leverage Power
Amplify your potential returns while committing only a fraction of the required capital.
No Secondary Wallets
Trade the price of cryptocurrencies in euros directly from your East West United Bankbank account—no extra wallets needed.
Multiple Protection Levels
Use Stop Loss and Take Profit to safeguard individual trades or your entire position.

FAQ

What are cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies are digital, decentralized currencies created online and independent of traditional legal tender like the Euro or Dollar. They are essentially digital representations of value that are not issued, guaranteed, or controlled by central banks or public authorities.
Most cryptocurrencies are issued by private entities using specialized software and often rely on blockchain technology. They are typically managed through digital wallets, also called e-wallets.
While cryptocurrencies can generally be exchanged for traditional currencies at variable rates, they are not the same as electronic payment systems. The most well-known cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin and Ethereum.

With East West United Bankbank, you don’t trade cryptocurrencies directly, but through linked instruments. To this end, the bank offers CFDs based on Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures, Knock-Outs based on these CFDs, and a range of ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products) that either track a cryptocurrency directly (ETNs) or other instruments connected to the crypto market (ETFs). With CFDs and Knock-Outs, you can trade up or down, taking advantage of leverage and zero commissions, only spreads. Knock-Outs also allow you to set a barrier level representing a stop-loss, so your potential loss is limited to the invested amount. In contrast, with CFDs, losses could exceed your invested capital. With ETPs, you have a wide selection of instruments, all traded on major regulated markets.

CFDs (Contract for Difference)
A CFD is a derivative financial instrument whose value is directly linked to an underlying asset, such as stocks, indices, commodities, or cryptocurrencies. The contract tracks the price difference of the underlying asset between the time you open and close your position.
The Opening and Closing Prices of a CFD are determined by the bank based on the underlying asset’s value, adjusted to include a spread. This ensures that the difference between the buy (Ask) and sell (Bid) prices of the CFD remains within a pre-defined range. CFDs are traded over-the-counter (OTC), outside of regulated exchanges.
Key Features and Risks:
Leverage Effect: CFDs allow you to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital (the margin). This amplifies potential gains but also increases potential losses.
Stop-Loss Orders: Automatic stop-loss orders can help protect your margin, but in the event of sudden and extreme market movements, losses can exceed your initial investment.
Margin and Volatility: Lower margin percentages increase the likelihood that a stop-loss will be triggered, closing your position. In highly volatile markets, this may occur shortly after opening a trade.
Trading CFDs requires full knowledge of financial markets and their mechanisms. They are complex instruments and carry a high level of risk, including the possibility of losing more than the capital invested.

Knock-Out Options Knock-Outs are derivative financial instruments in the options category. They give the investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a specific amount of an underlying asset (the “Underlying”) at a predetermined price (“Strike”) on a future date (“Expiration”). To acquire this right, the investor pays a premium. Knock-Outs can be traded intraday or overnight. A key feature of Knock-Outs is the automatic early closure of the position if the mid-price of the underlying CFD reaches the Strike (the “Barrier”). Knock-Outs are cash-settled, meaning the underlying asset is not physically delivered—only the difference in value is paid. Risk and Leverage: Knock-Outs carry a high level of risk due to leverage. They allow investors to take positions larger than their invested capital, amplifying potential gains compared to directly investing in the underlying. However, the maximum loss is limited to the premium paid.

ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products)
ETPs are financial instruments listed on regulated markets whose value tracks the performance of an underlying asset. They allow investors to gain exposure to a wide range of markets in a transparent and easily tradable way.
The main types of ETPs are:
ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds):
ETFs are a type of investment fund designed to replicate the performance of a specific index (benchmark) through passive management. They are traded on the stock exchange like a share, making them accessible, transparent, and easy to integrate into your portfolio.
ETNs (Exchange-Traded Notes) / ETCs (Exchange-Traded Commodities):
ETNs and ETCs are derivative instruments issued by a bank or financial institution, with their value linked either directly or indirectly to an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, currencies, or commodities.
ETNs track assets like indices, bonds, or currencies.
ETCs specifically track commodities.
Both ETNs and ETCs provide a way to access asset classes or strategies that might otherwise be difficult to invest in directly, offering flexibility and diversification.

With East West United Bankbank, you can trade a variety of financial instruments that track cryptocurrency prices. By choosing the managed tax regime, we act as your tax substitute for CFDs, Knock-Outs, and harmonized ETPs, so you don’t have to worry about tax declarations—everything is handled automatically.
CFDs are derivative financial instruments whose value is directly linked to an underlying asset, such as stocks, indices, currencies, bond futures, commodity futures, or cryptocurrency futures like Bitcoin and Ethereum. They allow you to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. When trading CFDs, the profit or loss is determined by the difference between the opening and closing prices of the contract. The opening and closing prices are set by the bank based on the value of the underlying asset, with a spread or mark-up applied according to the bank’s pricing conditions. CFDs are leveraged instruments, meaning even small market movements can have a proportionally larger impact on your margin. If the market moves against your position (e.g., the price rises for a short position or falls for a long position), your invested margin could be almost entirely lost. Multiday trading may also incur interest charges as indicated in the bank’s terms. High Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a significant risk of rapid capital loss due to leverage. A large percentage of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Only trade if you understand how CFDs work and can bear the high risk of losing your money. Leverage levels vary depending on the underlying asset and client type: up to 28.57x for retail clients and up to 100x for professional clients.
Knock-Out Options are derivative instruments that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a specific quantity of an underlying asset—such as index or commodity futures, or currency CFDs—at a predetermined price (barrier) on or before a set expiry date. Positions are automatically closed if the underlying reaches the barrier. The settlement is cash-based, with no delivery of the underlying asset. Knock-Out Options are leveraged instruments, allowing exposure greater than your initial capital, but with the maximum loss limited to the premium paid.