If you're unable to trade Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on eToro, it's possible that it's due to one of the following reasons:
Before unlocking CFDs, eToro asks a few questions to make sure you know what you’re doing. If you didn’t score high enough on their ‘Experience and Objectives’ questionnaire, maybe you marked low risk tolerance or limited trading history. In this case, CFDs will be off-limits.
Update your profile: Head to your settings, find the questionnaire, and review your answers. Make sure they reflect your actual trading experience.
Some regions and countries like the US simply don’t allow CFD trading due to local laws. If you’re in one of those countries, eToro won’t let you access them.
Check the list: Go to eToro’s help center and look up the countries where CFDs are restricted. If yours is there, it’s a regulatory wall, not an account issue.
If your account’s flagged (for verification issues, compliance checks, or something else), CFD access might be temporarily locked.
Talk to support: Open a ticket with eToro. Ask if there are any account-level restrictions and what steps you need to take to clear them.
If you’ve double-checked your profile, confirmed your region allows CFDs, and still can’t trade, the best move is to contact support. They’ll tell you exactly what’s going on and how to fix it. I personally prefer getting in touch with them via live chat since this channel is available 24/7.
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.
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