Bitcoin / US Dollar Spreads Compared 2026
Live broker spread data for BTC/USD. Compare typical spreads, commission per lot, and total cost per standard lot across EU-regulated brokers.
Last verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
The tightest indicative spreads on Bitcoin / US Dollar (BTC/USD) are at XTB, Interactive Brokers, FXCM. Because BTC/USD is not a major forex pair, broker spread tables rarely publish a single advertised number — these rankings reflect the brokers with the lowest published EUR/USD spreads, which is the strongest available proxy for overall pricing tightness.
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BTC/USD Spread Comparison Table
Indicative tightest-spread brokers for Bitcoin / US Dollar. Spread and commission columns reflect each broker's lowest published EUR/USD raw-account pricing, used as a comparable signal of overall pricing tightness across asset classes.
| # | Broker | Typical Spread* | Commission / Lot | Total Cost / Std Lot | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FXCM FCA, ASIC | 0.20 pips | None | $2.00 | Visit |
| 2 | Interactive Brokers SEC, FCA | 0.10 pips | $4.00 | $5.00 | Visit |
| 3 | XM CySEC, ASIC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 4 | IG BaFin, FCA | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Saxo Bank Danish FSA, FCA | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 6 | OANDA FCA, ASIC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 7 | Capital.com FCA, CySEC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 8 | CMC Markets BaFin, FCA | 0.70 pips | None | $7.00 | Visit |
| 9 | Plus500 CySEC, FCA | 0.80 pips | None | $8.00 | Visit |
| 10 | XTB KNF, CySEC | 0.10 pips | $7.00 | $8.00 | Visit |
*Spread data uses the broker's lowest published EUR/USD pricing as an indicative comparison signal because per-instrument spreads on Bitcoin / US Dollar are not consistently published across the industry. Total cost assumes a 1-pip = $10 standard-lot convention. Always verify live spreads on a demo account before trading.
What affects Bitcoin / US Dollar spreads?
Crypto CFD spreads on BTC/USD are typically wider than forex pairs because retail brokers source liquidity from a smaller pool of crypto market makers and centralised exchanges. Expect spreads to widen meaningfully on weekends (when traditional banks are closed but crypto trades 24/7), during sudden volatility shocks, and around major macro releases that move risk assets. Brokers also embed funding-rate risk into the quoted spread for Bitcoin / US Dollar, so the headline number is rarely the full cost picture.
Best time to trade Bitcoin / US Dollar
Session-by-session guidance for getting the tightest pricing on BTC/USD.
US trading session (13:00–21:00 UTC)
Even though BTC/USD trades 24/7, the deepest liquidity and tightest spreads coincide with US equity market hours, when crypto correlates closely with risk assets.
Asian session (00:00–08:00 UTC)
Asian retail flow, particularly from Korea and Japan, can drive significant BTC/USD moves with tight pricing.
Avoid: Weekend trading at brokers
CFD brokers often widen BTC/USD spreads dramatically over the weekend or close trading entirely. Spot exchanges remain open, so check whether your broker is competitive on weekends.
Top brokers by fees score
Independent of any single instrument, these brokers consistently post the lowest all-in trading costs across their entire instrument ranges.
Fees score: 9.6 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.6 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.4 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Razor), 0.69 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.3 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.2 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard)
Frequently Asked Questions
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