Why can I trade certain cryptocurrencies only with price guarantee? – Help Center

Summary

All assets on Bitvavo are only tradable via the price guarantee order type in the UK. This article explains why this is the case and what it means for your trading experience.

How trading works

All markets on Bitvavo are available exclusively through the price guarantee order type for UK users. This means that you can only buy or sell assets using a price guarantee order.

It is not possible to place market, limit, or stop limit orders. Additionally, Pro Mode and web trading are not supported for UK users.

Why do we use price guarantee?

Price guarantee provides protection and ensures stability, especially in volatile markets. By using price guarantee, you benefit from:

A guaranteed price that’s valid for 5 seconds
Protection against price volatility
Guaranteed execution of your order

Learn more about how price guarantee works in this article.

What features are available?

You can deposit and withdraw your assets using the Bitvavo app.
You can buy and sell assets using the price guarantee order type in the Bitvavo app.

Which assets are traded with price guarantee?

All assets available on Bitvavo in the UK are traded exclusively using the price guarantee order type.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my open orders?

Since all trading in the UK is completed via price guarantee, any existing market, limit, or stop limit orders will be automatically cancelled.

Can I use Pro Mode?

No, Pro Mode is not available for UK users. All trading must be completed through the standard Bitvavo app using the price guarantee order type.

Can I deposit or withdraw my assets?

Yes, you can deposit and withdraw your assets through the Bitvavo app. Trading these assets is only possible through the price guarantee order type. To see which assets support deposits and withdrawals, please check our Networks page.