How are cryptocurrency prices determined?
Similar to traditional financial instruments, the prices of cryptocurrencies are determined based on the supply and demand between market participants. The “ask” price refers to the price you would obtain if you were to buy a digital asset. Oppositely, the “bid” price is the price you would receive when selling a digital asset. The difference between the best bid price and the lowest ask price of a specific cryptocurrency is called the spread. The more liquidity there is on a specific asset, thePopularDoes Finst offer staking?
Our teams are working on adding on-chain staking to our product offering in the very near future so that you can benefit from high yields in a passive way. You can count on us to inform you as soon as this feature becomes available!Some readersI am an active cryptocurrency investor. Is Finst the right platform me?
Yes, our platform and systems have been designed and developed by professional investors and include everything an active cryptocurrency investor expects: safe infrastructure, intuitive and reliable cross-devices platform, ultra-fast execution, extremely low fees, real-time prices, in-depth performance tracking, charting, price alerts, instant deposits and much more!Some readersIs Finst safe?
Yes, on many levels. Finst is registered with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) as crypto service provider, and thus authorized to operate in The Netherlands. Finst has been structured in such a way that your digital assets are segregated from ours. This means that in the unlikely event where something would happen to us, your cryptocurrencies would remain safe. But it’s not enough. We also partnered up with some of the most reliable parties to safekeep your money. Your non-invested money is kept safSome readersI have never invested in cryptocurrency before. Is Finst the right platform for me?
Yes, we put a strong emphasis on making sure first-time investors can easily start their crypto investment journey with Finst. Our platform is designed to be safe, intuitive, easy to use and accessible.Some readersWhy are the prices of cryptocurrencies different between platforms?
Unlike in traditional financial markets, cryptocurrency exchanges have their own prices. This is due to the decentralised nature of cryptocurrencies, whereby not all transactions happen in one single exchange (such as the NASDAQ in the stock market). This means that as an investor, the price you would pay for a certain cryptocurrency may differ (significantly) between different trading platforms. Unlike Finst, some exchanges also include a high mark-up in the spread, which is effectively a costFew readersHow can I keep track of my performance?
We believe all investors should be able to monitor their performance in real-time without having to lift a finger. Your goal is to make the best investment decisions with your money, ours is to make sure you can remain focused on that while we take care of the rest. Our platform features industry-leading performance monitoring including break-even price, unrealised profits & losses, realised profits & losses, evolution of performance over time and many others!Few readersWhat are the trading hours?
With Finst you can invest 24/7 – literally.Few readersWhich cryptocurrencies can I invest in?
With Finst, you can invest on a broad range of major cryptocurrencies. You can view the full list of available coins here. Our teams are working hard on adding more cryptocurrencies to our offering, and we will inform you as soon as new assets are available on our platform.Few readersCan I convert cryptocurrencies?
Yes, you can convert any cryptocurrency we offer from or to another cryptocurrency.Few readersAre my orders executed in real time?
Yes, always. We know you need to be able to react quickly to market movements, and our systems have been built upon safety, reliability and speed. This means your orders are executed in real time with very low latency.Few readersDo I own real cryptocurrencies with Finst?
Yes, when investing with Finst, you own real cryptocurrencies, not CFD or other synthetic instruments. The real thing.Few readersCan I buy and sell cryptocurrencies at any time?
Yes, once a transaction is executed, your crypto or EUR balance is instantly updated so that you can use your assets anytime.Few readersWhy are the displayed prices sometimes different on Finst platform?
The prices displayed on our platform are coming from multiple data sources. This means that the prices you see may vary depending on the context where the information is shown. For instance, the “mid” price is displayed on a cryptocurrency page while the best “bid” or “ask” price is displayed in the order window based on the selected trade direction (i.e. buy or sell). Please note that prices are displayed for indicative purposes only and the final execution price of your transactions is displayFew readersWhat does smart execution mean?
Smart execution means that we will always execute your orders at the best possible price, considering multiple factors such as market volatility, liquidity and the size of your order.Few readers