When you invest in Bitcoin on eToro, your ownership depends on the type of position you open. If you open real crypto positions, you own them but if you placed your investments in crypto CFDs, you do not own any them.
eToro purchases Bitcoin tokens on your behalf and registers them in a segregated account under your name.
Upon closing your position, eToro sells the coins on your behalf andd converts the invested amount plus or minus any profit or loss back into fiat currency.
You can then transfer your Bitcoin to the eToro Money crypto wallet so you can manage or hold your cryptoassets securely.
CFDs allow you to speculate on Bitcoin's price movements without owning the underlying asset. These positions are marked as 'CFD' in your portfolio.
CFD positions may involve leverage and can include both buy (long) and sell (short) positions.
In my opinion, both are good options (for those in some countries though, there might only be 1 option). You can either own actual Bitcoin through real cryptoasset positions or go for CFD trading to speculate on price movements without owning the asset. Your choice should be matched with your investment goals and preferences.
eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets, as well as trading CFDs.
Please note that CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
This communication is intended for information and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or investment recommendation. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
Cryptoasset investing is highly volatile and unregulated in some EU countries. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply.
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