CFD broker, Trading 212 has announced the long-awaited arrival of cryptocurrency trading on its investment platform, with new social media posts promoting access to popular digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin.
In a short promotional video shared on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter), the broker announced “212 Crypto” while a disclaimer noted that the service is “available for clients of Trading 212 Markets Ltd.” and warned that “crypto-assets are volatile and you may lose your entire invested capital. No protection scheme applies.”
The launch marks a significant shift for Trading 212, which until now has focused on equities, ETFs, and CFDs, and had previously paused crypto offerings due to regulatory uncertainty in the UK.
However, early reactions from users highlight confusion over how the new feature actually works. On LinkedIn, industry writer Arnab Shome asked whether the new service involves crypto CFDs or physical crypto, while on X, one user, @GaryRob36007401, queried whether it would be possible to transfer crypto from another exchange to Trading 212.
Although it is likely that the crypto service from Trading 212 with be physical as crypto CFDs are banned in the UK, unless traders are classified as a professional client.
Adding to the uncertainty, Trading 212’s official website has not yet been updated with any crypto-related information, leaving investors to rely solely on the broker’s social media teasers. There is currently no clarification on wallet functionality, supported regions, or whether users will be able to withdraw crypto to external wallets, all key features for retail investors.
Until further details emerge, it remains unclear whether Trading 212’s crypto launch will compete with established UK platforms offering direct digital asset ownership, or whether it will remain within the scope of CFDs under its Markets Ltd. entity.
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