What is the best app for trading crypto?
Verdict
- For trading crypto prices on a phone, Pepperstone is our pick: one account gives you its own app plus TradingView, MT5, cTrader and MT4, across 44 crypto CFDs with no commission.
- That is a trading app for crypto CFDs, not a wallet: you can go long or short, but you can't send or receive coins.
- Capital.com runs its own app alongside MT4, MT5 and TradingView; XS offers the XS Trading App with MT4 and MT5.
- Whatever app you choose, test a deposit, a small trade and a withdrawal before you trade size.
The best crypto app for a trader is the one that gives you clean prices, quick order entry and clear costs, on a broker you can identify. Pepperstone stands out because it doesn't lock you into one app: the same account runs on five platforms. Below: how the apps compare, what a trade costs, and a checklist for testing any crypto app.
Pepperstone: pick the app that fits how you trade
A Pepperstone Razor account works on its own app and web platform, TradingView, MT5, MT4 and cTrader; Standard works on the app, MT5 and cTrader. Crypto CFDs carry no commission, with average Razor spreads of 15.15 on BTCUSD and 2.01 on ETHUSD. The coin list for the company that issues UAE clients' CFDs runs to 44 pairs against the dollar. In the UAE, retail leverage is 1:20 on Bitcoin and Ether and 1:2 on other coins, and clients of Pepperstone's Dubai LLC can fund in crypto through a cashier Pepperstone says runs 24/7.
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Crypto trading apps compared
| Broker | Apps | Crypto CFD cost | Retail crypto leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone | Own app, TradingView, MT5, MT4, cTrader | No commission; BTCUSD 15.15 avg (Razor) | 1:20 BTC/ETH, 1:2 others |
| Capital.com | Own app and web, MT4, MT5, TradingView | Not in our data | Up to 100:1 (Dubai company) |
| XS | XS Trading App, MT4, MT5 | Not in our data | Not in our data |
What a crypto trade costs on the app
Ten trades of 2 ETH each on Pepperstone's Razor account cost about $4 per round trip in spread at the 2.01 average, so $40 for the ten, with no commission on top. The same ten trades on Standard, at 2.51, come to about $50. If you keep a position overnight, the app shows a financing charge; on crypto it can add up quickly, so check it before holding for days. UAE residents can't use Pepperstone's swap-free account.
Test any crypto app in ten minutes
- Find the company and regulator named in the app's legal section, and check them on the regulator's register.
- Look up the coins you trade and note the spread at a busy and a quiet hour.
- Place a minimum-size trade with a stop-loss, and check the ticket shows margin and costs before you confirm.
- Turn on two-factor sign-in if the app offers it.
- Withdraw a small amount and time how long it takes to arrive.
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Can I hold coins in the Pepperstone app?
No. The app trades crypto CFDs, which track prices; you don't hold coins or a wallet.
Is TradingView free to use with Pepperstone?
You can trade on TradingView through a Pepperstone Razor account; check TradingView's own plans for charting features beyond the basics.
Which coins can I trade in the app?
Pepperstone's retail margin table lists 44 coins against the dollar, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE and ADA.
Crypto CFDs are leveraged and volatile, and a phone makes it easy to trade too often or too large. You can lose money quickly. This page is not investment advice.