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How to trade crypto via CEX.IO App
How to trade crypto via CEX.IO App

Learn how to buy crypto instantly with card, and plance market and limit orders in the CEX.IO App.

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Written by Rick Alexsson
Updated over 8 months ago

CEX.IO App empowers users to take full control over their trades and digital asset portfolio, wherever they receive a stable internet connection. Packed with unique features, and tailored for on-the-go trading, CEX.IO App provides intuitive access to seamlessly buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies using:

  • Instant Buy/Sell service

  • Convert feature

  • Spot Trading orders

How to place a trade order in CEX.IO App

  • Tap the Trade menu (looks like three candles) to reveal the list of supported markets.

  • Scroll the list and select a preferred market, or tap the magnifying glass icon, and enter a desired market in the search field. For example, enter USDT/USD in the search field, and then tap the pair to enter the trading terminal.

  • From the trading terminal, tap the Buy or Sell button to set up a trade order.

Here is a brief overview of what else you can do on this screen:

  1. See or change the selected market.

  2. Open the price chart for the selected market.

  3. Select a preferred trading account.

  4. Add funds to your CEX.IO Wallet, and/or transfer funds between different trading accounts.

  5. Check the current price, and order book details.

  6. Explore open orders, and see your trading history.

  7. Cancel all pending orders.

  • After tapping the Buy or Sell button, specify your order details, including:

    • Order type β€” CEX.IO App supports Market, Limit, and Stop Limit orders.

    • The amount you wish to buy/sell

If necessary, tap the Transfer button to deposit funds to a trading account. Once ready, tap the Buy/Sell button, check the transaction details, and confirm the operation to place the order.

After placing an order, it will be added to the order book for further execution.

What is the difference between supported order types?

  • Market orders enable you to buy/sell an asset at the best available price in the order book, with instant execution.

  • Limit orders let you set the price to buy/sell an asset. These are executed once the market price reaches a specified level.

  • Stop Limit orders execute at a specific level, or better, after the determined stop price has been reached.


The web content provided by CEX.IO is for educational purposes only. The information and tools provided neither are, nor should be construed as, an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, or a recommendation, to buy, sell or hold any digital asset or to open a particular account or engage in any specific investment strategy. Digital asset markets are highly volatile and can lead to loss of funds.

The availability of the products, features, and services on the CEX.IO platform is subject to jurisdictional limitations. To understand what products and services are available in your region, please see our list of supported countries and territories. This page includes additional links to information about individual products, and their accessibility.

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