Pepperstone Launches Crypto Exchange in Australia

Pepperstone, the dedicated spot crypto exchange arm of the contracts-for-differences (CFDs) broker, went live exclusively for Australian users.

Pepperstone, the Australia‑based contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, has officially launched a dedicated spot cryptocurrency exchange, making its first product in the sector available exclusively to users in Australia. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its long‑standing CFD business into direct crypto trading. 

The new platform, branded as a stand‑alone exchange, went live this week and currently lists seven digital assets for trading, including major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, plus stablecoins USDC and USDT. All trading pairs are quoted against the Australian dollar, simplifying access for local traders without needing foreign currency conversions. 

Pepperstone is charging a flat trading fee of 0.1 per cent, a pricing level the company says is competitive within the Australian market. The fee structure applies evenly across supported crypto pairs. 

Pepperstone Launches Crypto Exchange in Australia

Tamas Szabo, Chief Executive Officer at Pepperstone, said the company focused on ensuring deep liquidity, platform stability during peak market conditions, and secure deposit and withdrawal mechanisms ahead of the launch. He noted that Pepperstone built the exchange’s underlying infrastructure entirely in‑house. According to Szabo, this approach gives the company full oversight of pricing, execution quality and system security — factors the company believes are crucial for a reliable trading experience. 

Pepperstone has offered crypto CFDs to its clients for several years, but it is keeping its legacy CFD offerings separate from the new spot trading platform. Szabo said the company plans to leverage the scale of its broader CFD business, which already processes significant monthly trading volume, to support deep liquidity and dependable execution on the new exchange. 

Industry observers note that Pepperstone’s move reflects a broader trend among traditional CFD brokers expanding into the spot crypto space. In the United Kingdom, for example, IG Group has similarly entered the crypto market and obtained regulatory licences to support future crypto offerings, while other brokers like CMC Markets and XTB are developing their own digital asset initiatives. 

For now, Pepperstone’s crypto exchange remains focused on the domestic Australian market, but the company has indicated plans to expand its digital asset offering over time.

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