GlossaryMarkets & assets

Cryptocurrency

A digitally recorded asset whose market price forms across crypto trading venues. Broker platforms may list market-reference, synthetic, or OTC-labeled crypto instruments.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

Cryptocurrency on a broker menu does not necessarily mean the user buys or can withdraw coins; the label can reference a derivative, index, synthetic series, or OTC quote.

Practical use

How to verify Cryptocurrency

Read Cryptocurrency together with Crypto index price, Asset, Market holiday. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

A platform lists BTC on a spot market, a perpetual future, a fixed-outcome ticket, and a weekend OTC series. Each product uses the cryptocurrency name but exposes different ownership, custody, leverage, source, and settlement.

Evidence path

Where to verify Cryptocurrency

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.