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IG BTC/USD Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
BTC/USD trading at IG: standard spread 36 points on Bitcoin (variable). Min deposit $250 ($0 bank transfer), leverage 1:30 (Retail UK/EU) | 1:200 (Pro), commission $0 (Built into spread for Forex).
By BrokerAnalysis Research Desk•Updated 2026-08-02•Fact-checked by BrokerAnalysis Editorial Team
What are IG btcusd spread?
BTC/USD trading at IG: standard spread 36 points on Bitcoin (variable). Min deposit $250 ($0 bank transfer), leverage 1:30 (Retail UK/EU) | 1:200 (Pro), commission $0 (Built into spread for Forex).
BTC/USD Spread
36 points on Bitcoin (variable)
Min Deposit
$250 ($0 bank transfer)
Max Leverage
1:30 (Retail UK/EU) | 1:200 (Pro)
Commission
$0 (Built into spread for Forex)
Execution
Market Maker (+ DMA routing available)
IG BTC/USD Spread
IG quotes BTC/USD — the bitcoin vs US dollar pair — with a standard spread of 36 points on Bitcoin (variable). Spreads are quoted in dollars.
Fee context from our review: IG offers competitive trading fees with spreads starting from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD. However, 2026 sees some fee increases: overnight funding admin fees rose to 1.5% in Dec 2026. Share dealing is commission-free for active traders (3+ trades/qtr), otherwise £24/qtr custody fee applies.
BTC/USD Trading Conditions
When trading BTC/USD at IG:
**Minimum deposit**: $250 ($0 bank transfer)
**Maximum leverage**: 1:30 (Retail UK/EU) | 1:200 (Pro)
**Commission**: $0 (Built into spread for Forex)
**Execution**: Market Maker (+ DMA routing available)
**Platforms**: IG Platform, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime, MT4
Spreads shown are indicative of the account types we assess. Raw/ECN accounts generally charge a per-lot commission in exchange for tighter raw spreads, while standard accounts build costs into the spread itself.
What Determines the BTC/USD Spread
The BTC/USD spread is driven by liquidity depth, market volatility, the time of day (London and New York sessions are tightest), and the account model you choose. IG supports MT4 for spread-sensitive execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
IG quotes a BTC/USD spread of 36 points on Bitcoin (variable).
IG's commission model is: $0 (Built into spread for Forex). On raw/ECN accounts the spread is tighter and a per-lot commission applies; standard accounts typically bundle costs into the spread.
The minimum deposit at IG is $250 ($0 bank transfer).
The BTC/USD spread at IG is 36 points on Bitcoin (variable). Raw/ECN accounts — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
IG offers these platforms: IG Platform, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime, MT4. MT4 is supported.