eToro is an online social trading platform specializing in trading cryptocurrencies. While it started with forex trading, eToro has grown into a platform used by millions of traders in over 140 countries. Having expanded into the US in mid-2018, US customers can now trade some of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Cardano with more equity options like stocks and forex planned.

One of the unique things about the eToro trading platform is its CopyTrader technology. This allows users to see what trades a professional trader has made, their average returns, and their risk level. Users can also chat with one another, allowing new traders to learn some tips and tricks from more experienced investors.

With eToro you can build a diversified portfolio with 14 of the most popular coins. When you buy cryptocurrency on the eToro trading platform, they use an automated system based on consolidated cryptocurrency accounts to purchase the actual asset. This automated method simply helps them provide lightning-fast transaction times, increased security, and a very straightforward user experience.  One of the unique features of eToro is 'CopyTrader'. With eToro’s revolutionary CopyTrader technology, anyone can start trading crypto by copying other traders automatically. Simply choose a trader you’d like to copy, set an amount, and click COPY. Now, when they trade, you trade!

Like other exchanges, eToro earns money through transaction, currency exchange and other fees. They charge zero commissions, and zero hidden fees.

Their pricing is done entirely with spreads. Most other brokers charge a spread on both the buy and the sell of an asset, but they only charge one spread, first charged when you buy the asset and adjusted when you sell it. eToro charges between 0.75%(bitcoin) and 5% on cryptocurrency trading, depending on the asset you’re trading. There’s a 0.1% crypto-to-crypto conversion fee. Users that have been inactive for more than a year will pay a monthly $10 fee. The minimum withdrawal amount is $30 with a $0 withdrawal fee.

Your security and privacy are their top priority. eToro is an established and reliable leader in the global fintech industry, and is trusted by millions of users worldwide. If you are a US resident, your cash holdings are FDIC insured for up to $250,000. Your USD funds are held in an FDIC-insured custodial account. Even if eToro were to fail, your money would be protected and returnable to you (up to $250k). eToro (Europe) Ltd., is authorized and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), eToro (UK) Ltd., authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and eToro AUS Capital Pty Ltd., authorized by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

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