IG BTC/USD Spread & Trading Conditions 2026

IG quotes BTC/USD — the bitcoin vs US dollar pair — with a standard spread of 36 points on Bitcoin (variable). 36 points on Bitcoin (variable) places it 7th out of the 8 brokers we track quoting BTC/USD, wider than the median of 18.5. 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.

Across the 8 public brokers we track quoting BTC/USD, IG ranks 7 against a median of 18.5, among the widest we track. Ranked on published standard-account quotes — see our [methodology](/our-methodology/).

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.

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.