<p>I've looked into 1broker and while there is quite a bit of good feedback about the site and the GUI is very clean the 4 guys who run it are students. I ran a hedge fund for many years and know a fair bit about what they do which is CFD trading. The short answer is, and it sucks in a way because eventually they will tank. A black swan event will come along and take them out.
They don't understand hedging (which the main guy says he uses "when he feels it is necessary") That is not hedging. Hedging is a considered and consistent strategy you put in place before you start running your trading business. Not something you do when the mood strikes you. However, it is my belief that eventually a professional group will build a professional platform that supports digital currency as security. The world has to catch up with the idea and i am certain it is coming.
I've got a few BTC I wouldn't mind putting to work. Anyone else?</p>

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2014-08-10T22:45:40.653Z
2014-08-10T22:45:40.653Z
Ashley Hastings
<p>pyramids provided a really good answer. I would like to add though that as time passes and Bitcoin prevails as an alternative viable virtual currency due to ever growing acceptance/usage then Investment/Financial Firms and Banks may well consider accepting Bitcoin. They would have to remain in business. But you can bet there will likely be BIG FEES for accepting it and stringent margin requirements with minimum 50% in all likelihood and doubtful will allow lending on margin over and above this.</p>

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2014-03-01T18:34:12.513Z
2014-03-01T18:34:12.513Z
user13840
<p>Yes, you can fund a brokerage account with Bitcoin, at least at <a href="https://drivewealth.com" rel="nofollow">DriveWealth</a>.
Disclaimer: I have not tried it.</p>

<p><a href="http://help.drivewealth.com/customer/portal/articles/1519945-how-do-i-deposit-funds-" rel="nofollow">How do I deposit funds?</a></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Last Updated: Aug 11, 2015 05:44PM EDT
  DriveWealth has multiple safe and secure ways to deposit funds into your Live Investing Account:</p>
</blockquote>

<pre><code>Charge Cards - We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express
Wire Transfer
Check 
Dwolla - U.S. Only
TransferWise - For European Currencies
*BitPay*
China Union Pay
Safety Pay - Select Latin American and European countries
</code></pre>

<p><a href="http://help.drivewealth.com/customer/portal/articles/1783946-how-do-i-deposit-funds-to-my-account-with-bitpay-" rel="nofollow">How do I deposit funds to my account with Bitpay?</a></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>...
  Please Note: Bitpay deposits can take up to 3 business days. When the funds are deposited in your DriveWealth account, you will be notified via e-mail.</p>
  
  <p>There is a minimum $20 deposit. DriveWealth is not responsible for the Bitcoin exchange rates you receive.</p>
</blockquote>

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2015-08-15T04:34:07.707Z
2015-08-15T04:34:07.707Z
alexei
<p>No services for mainstream companies, but there are a couple of sites I've seen for stocks and IPO's however these are mostly in Crypto related companies.</p>

<p><a href="https://cryptostocks.com/" rel="nofollow">https://cryptostocks.com/</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.havelockinvestments.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.havelockinvestments.com/</a></p>

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2014-03-02T06:49:17.633Z
2014-03-02T06:49:17.633Z
hafnero
<p><a href="https://1broker.com" rel="nofollow">1broker</a> is a brokerage that facilitates Bitcoin purchases of stocks of Google, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook. They also offer Bitcoin investment in commodities and forex. </p>

<p>The service is free to use, as in they don't have an up front charge, but it costs 0.001 BTC per withdrawal. Quoting from their website, "We profit from the spread, the difference between the bid and ask price. This means you will start with a very small loss, when a new position is opened."</p>

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2014-05-15T11:18:47.693Z
2014-05-19T20:37:43.810Z
2014-05-19T20:37:43.810Z
guest
<p>You may want to give First Global Credit a try (www.firstglobalcredit.com). They provide stock trading facilities and provide a DMA trading platform (all trades are executed directly on the relevant exchange) with all positions secured using Bitcoin as collateral.
I've tried their simulated trade platform and it seems to do what it says on the tin.</p>

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2015-04-15T07:52:45.063Z
2015-04-15T07:52:45.063Z
Sean
<p>I have got some USD balance with a Bitcoin exchange. I intend to buy stocks for these USDs. Is there an online broker that accepts Bitcoin as a deposit option for stock market trading? I mean the usual stock market where items like Google, Microsoft etc. are traded. Or do I have to go the usual way of withdrawing my USDs from the exchange to my bank account and then invest from there?</p>

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Can I buy stocks with Bitcoin?
Kozuch
# Can I buy stocks with Bitcoin?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-03-01)

I have got some USD balance with a Bitcoin exchange. I intend to buy stocks for these USDs. Is there an online broker that accepts Bitcoin as a deposit option for stock market trading? I mean the usual stock market where items like Google, Microsoft etc. are traded. Or do I have to go the usual way of withdrawing my USDs from the exchange to my bank account and then invest from there?

**Tags:** trading, banks, stocks


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## 6 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-08-10. Score: 3

I've looked into 1broker and while there is quite a bit of good feedback about the site and the GUI is very clean the 4 guys who run it are students. I ran a hedge fund for many years and know a fair bit about what they do which is CFD trading. The short answer is, and it sucks in a way because eventually they will tank. A black swan event will come along and take them out.
They don't understand hedging (which the main guy says he uses "when he feels it is necessary") That is not hedging. Hedging is a considered and consistent strategy you put in place before you start running your trading business. Not something you do when the mood strikes you. However, it is my belief that eventually a professional group will build a professional platform that supports digital currency as security. The world has to catch up with the idea and i am certain it is coming.
I've got a few BTC I wouldn't mind putting to work. Anyone else?


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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-03-01. Score: 1

pyramids provided a really good answer. I would like to add though that as time passes and Bitcoin prevails as an alternative viable virtual currency due to ever growing acceptance/usage then Investment/Financial Firms and Banks may well consider accepting Bitcoin. They would have to remain in business. But you can bet there will likely be BIG FEES for accepting it and stringent margin requirements with minimum 50% in all likelihood and doubtful will allow lending on margin over and above this.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2015-08-15. Score: 1

Yes, you can fund a brokerage account with Bitcoin, at least at [DriveWealth](https://drivewealth.com).
Disclaimer: I have not tried it.

[How do I deposit funds?](http://help.drivewealth.com/customer/portal/articles/1519945-how-do-i-deposit-funds-)

> Last Updated: Aug 11, 2015 05:44PM EDT
> DriveWealth has multiple safe and secure ways to deposit funds into your Live Investing Account:

```
Charge Cards - We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express
Wire Transfer
Check 
Dwolla - U.S. Only
TransferWise - For European Currencies
*BitPay*
China Union Pay
Safety Pay - Select Latin American and European countries

```

[How do I deposit funds to my account with Bitpay?](http://help.drivewealth.com/customer/portal/articles/1783946-how-do-i-deposit-funds-to-my-account-with-bitpay-)

> ...
> Please Note: Bitpay deposits can take up to 3 business days. When the funds are deposited in your DriveWealth account, you will be notified via e-mail.
>
> There is a minimum $20 deposit. DriveWealth is not responsible for the Bitcoin exchange rates you receive.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2014-03-02. Score: 1

No services for mainstream companies, but there are a couple of sites I've seen for stocks and IPO's however these are mostly in Crypto related companies.

<https://cryptostocks.com/>

<https://www.havelockinvestments.com/>


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### Answer by username_5 on 2014-05-15. Score: 0

[1broker](https://1broker.com) is a brokerage that facilitates Bitcoin purchases of stocks of Google, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook. They also offer Bitcoin investment in commodities and forex.

The service is free to use, as in they don't have an up front charge, but it costs 0.001 BTC per withdrawal. Quoting from their website, "We profit from the spread, the difference between the bid and ask price. This means you will start with a very small loss, when a new position is opened."


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### Answer by username_6 on 2015-04-15. Score: 0

You may want to give First Global Credit a try (www.firstglobalcredit.com). They provide stock trading facilities and provide a DMA trading platform (all trades are executed directly on the relevant exchange) with all positions secured using Bitcoin as collateral.
I've tried their simulated trade platform and it seems to do what it says on the tin.


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