Buy / Sell or Orders

Does Bitflyer offer cross border trading with Bitcoin and JPY?

US Based clients can now trade our BTC/JPY directly through their bitflyer USA account, in addition to our BTC/USD market, with the lowest fees in the US.
I can't submit any sales or purchases on Buy/Sell. The order screen displays “Buy (Temporarily Closed)” or “Selling (Temporarily Closed)”.

Our company acts as the trading partner for any Buy/Sell transaction, and all transactions are done at the prices displayed on our exchange. If trade volume skews heavily towards either buying or selling, orders may become restricted to either only buying or selling.
What is the maximum transaction size permissible for crypto transfers?
The max Virtual Currency deposit/withdrawal limit per day is dependent on your account class
- Trade Class: $50,000.00
- Trade Pro Class: Unlimited
What is the maximum transaction size permissible for crypto transfers?
The max Virtual Currency deposit/withdrawal limit per day is dependent on your account class
- Trade Class: $50,000.00
- Trade Pro Class: Unlimited
How do I purchase Bitcoin?
For web browsers:
1. First, open the Buy/Sell interface. Your balance is displayed at the top of the screen. These are your balances of both Bitcoin and Japanese Yen (JPY) deposited to your account. You can use this amount of JPY to buy Bitcoin.
2. To purchase Bitcoin, select Buy.
3. On the buy Bitcoin interface, you can switch between JPY and BTC by clicking the ↑ ↓ button. Enter your desired amount, and select Proceed.
4. The total in JPY and BTC will be displayed according to the amount entered. Select Confirm Order.
5. When the message "Transaction completed" is displayed, select Close.
6. The purchased BTC will be reflected to your BTC balance at the top of the screen.
How do I withdraw JPY from my bitFlyer account?

For web browsers:

The JPY balance on your account will be displayed on the My Assets table as well as at the top of the user interface.

To make a withdrawal, select “Account Funding”, “JPY”, “Withdraw JPY”, and then the registered bank account you wish to make the withdrawal to.

Fees are incurred on JPY withdrawals. More information on JPY withdrawal fees can be found here.

For the bitFlyer Wallet app:

The JPY balance on your account will be displayed on the Total Asset Value table.

From there, tap “Japanese Yen”, “Withdraw”, and then select the registered bank account you wish to withdraw to.

Enter the amount you wish to withdraw and tap “Withdraw” in the upper-right corner.

Fees are incurred on JPY withdrawals. More information on JPY withdrawal fees can be found here
How do I sell Bitcoin?

You can sell BTC on Buy/Sell, Easy Exchange, and Lightning Spot services.

Buy/Sell:

If you would like to sell BTC, please select Sell. On the Sell Bitcoin interface, you can switch between JPY and BTC by clicking the ↑ ↓ button. Enter your desired amount, and select Proceed. The total in JPY and BTC will be displayed according to the amount entered. When the message "Transaction completed" is displayed, select Close.

Easy Exchange:

Enter the amount of Bitcoin you wish to sell in the Amount (BTC) box, the price you wish to sell for in the Price (BTC/JPY) box, and press the SELL COINS button. Then, press the Submit Order button within 6 seconds to place the order to sell.

bitFlyer Lightning:

Enter the amount of Bitcoin you wish to sell in the Amount box, the price you wish to sell for in the Price box, then choose between limit, market, or special order. Press the SELL button to place your order.
Where can I see my trading history?

Log in via web browser and select "Trade Report" in the menu on the left.

To see your history for bitFlyer Crypto CFD, open Lightning on a web browser, click the hamburger menu in the top-left corner, and then select TRADE REPORT.
Please explain how profit and loss (P&L) is displayed.
Your daily profit and loss (P&L) is based on your asset balance and the price movements that have occurred since 12:00 AM of the same day.

The detailed formula for calculating valuation profit and loss is as follows.
- Annual profit and loss = Cumulative valuation gain or loss - valuation gain or loss up to the current fiscal year
- Monthly profit and loss = Cumulative valuation gain or loss - valuation gain or loss up to the current month
- Weekly profit and loss = Cumulative valuation gain or loss - valuation gain or loss up to the current week
- Daily profit and loss = Cumulative valuation gain or loss - valuation gain or loss up to the current day
*Profit and loss in price fluctuations of held currencies and open positions are included in the calculation.

*Fees are not included in the calculation.

*Since this is bitFlyer’s own formula, it can not be used for calculating income tax.

Please refer to the table below for the minimum order size, maximum order size, and holding (position) limit for each service and crypto asset.

Updated on September 29, 2026

Buy/Sell

Crypto Asset	Unit	Minimum Order Size	Maximum Order Size	Held Volume Limit
Bitcoin	BTC	0.00000001	15	None
Ether (Ethereum)	ETH	0.00000001	100	None
Ethereum Classic	ETC	0.00000001	1,200	None
Litecoin	LTC	0.00000001	250	None
Bitcoin Cash	BCH	0.00000001	80	None
Monacoin	MONA	0.00000001	40,000	None
Lisk	LSK	0.001	6,000	None
XRP	XRP	0.000001	60,000	None
Basic Attention Token	BAT	0.00000001	50,000	None
Stellar Lumens	XLM	0.0000001	50,000	None
NEM	XEM	0.000001	100,000	None
Tezos	XTZ	0.000001	10,000	None
Polkadot	DOT	0.00000001	4,000	None
Chainlink	LINK	0.00000001	1,000	None
Symbol	XYM	0.000001	80,000	None
Polygon	MATIC	0.00000001	40,000	None
Maker	MKR	0.00000001	8	None
Zipangcoin	ZPG	0.0001	80	None
Flare	FLR	0.000001	500,000	None
Shiba Inu	SHIB	1,000	2,000,000,000	None
Palette Token	PLT	0.00000001	30,000	None
The Sandbox	SAND	0.00000001	35,000	None
Axie Infinity	AXS	0.0001	1,800	None
Decentraland	MANA	0.01	25,000	None
Immutable	IMX	0.001	8,000	None
ApeCoin	APE	0.001	20,000	None
Chiliz	CHZ	0.01	150,000	None
Dai	DAI	0.001	15,000	None
Avalanche	AVAX	0.0001	500	None
Render Token	RNDR	0.001	2,000	None
The Graph	GRT	0.01	50,000	None
Dogecoin	DOGE	0.01	180,000	None
Mask Network	MASK	0.001	3,000	None
Zipangcoin Platinum	ZPGPT	0.0001	250	None
Zipangcoin Silver	ZPGAG	0.001	8,000	None
Polygon Ecosystem Token	POL	0.01	40,000	None
Pepe	PEPE	640	1,280,000,000	None
Sky	SKY	0.1	176,500	None
Solana	SOL	0.0001	180	None
Tron	TRX	0.018	36,000	None
Gram	GRAM	0.003	6,000	None
Cosmos	ATOM	0.003	6,000	None
XDC Network	XDC	0.2	400,000	None

* If a sell order is placed at the minimum order size and the JPY-converted value of the proceeds is less than 1 JPY, please enter an amount that results in at least 1 JPY

* The minimum and maximum order sizes are subject to change in accordance with market prices and other conditions

Exchange

Currency Pair	Unit	Minimum Order Size	Maximum Order Size	Held Volume Limit
BTC/JPY	BTC	0.001	1,000	None
ELF/JPY	ELF	0.01	400,000	None

Lightning Spot

Currency Pair	Unit	Minimum Order Size	Maximum Order Size	Held Volume Limit
BTC/JPY	BTC	0.001	1,000	None
ETH/BTC	ETH	0.01	1,000	None
BCH/BTC	BCH	0.01	1,000	None
ETH/JPY	ETH	0.01	1,000	None
XRP/JPY	XRP	0.1	5,000,000	None
XLM/JPY	XLM	0.1	5,000,000	None
MONA/JPY	MONA	0.1	2,000,000	None

bitFlyer Crypto CFD

Currency Pair	Unit	Minimum Order Size	Maximum Order Size	Held Position Limit
BTC-CFD/JPY	BTC-CFD	0.001	10 (Corporate Accounts: 40)	50 (Corporate Accounts: 200)

What is the difference between Buy/Sell, Exchange?

For Buy/Sell, bitFlyer acts as the trade partner. bitFlyer determines the prices for buying and selling each currency.

For Exchange, other customers act as the trade partners. Customers set the prices for buying and selling based on supply and demand.
I can't submit any sales or purchases on Buy/Sell. The order screen displays “Buy (Temporarily Closed)” or “Selling (Temporarily Closed)”.

Our company acts as the trading partner for any Buy/Sell transaction, and all transactions are done at the prices displayed on our exchange.

If trade volume skews heavily towards either buying or selling, orders may become restricted to either only buying or selling.

Such circumstances are not the result of insufficient funds or an error with our systems. Please wait awhile and try again.
How do I convert Ethereum into JPY?

You can receive JPY by selling Ethereum on our Buy/Sell service or on bitFlyer Lightning (ETH/JPY).

You can also trade Ethereum for Bitcoin on bitFlyer Lightning (ETH/BTC).
Is it possible to trade less than 0.001 BTC?

It is possible. Trades of less than 0.001 BTC can be performed on Buy/Sell.

The minimum order size for bitFlyer Crypto CFD is 0.001 BTC-CFD.

In case you make a partial transaction and fraction remains, please ensure that your open position is above the minimum order size before settlement.

For order sizes of other crypto assets, see below.

-What is order size?

Can I place limit orders?

Yes, limit orders are available on both Easy Exchange and bitFlyer Lightning.

With a limit order, your order will remain pending (unfilled) until the market price reaches your specified price. During this time, a portion of your funds will be held as collateral.

Once the market price reaches your order price, the trade will be executed.
You can cancel any pending order by clicking the “×” (Cancel) button in your Order History.
How do I trade Ethereum?

Customers who have completed their account information can buy or sell Ethereum using our Buy/Sell service or trade Ethereum on bitFlyer Lightning using the ETH/JPY or ETH/BTC spot pairs.

On Buy/Sell, Ethereum can be bought or sold for JPY through bitFlyer.

On bitFlyer Lightning, Ethereum can be spot traded with other users for JPY (ETH/JPY) or BTC (ETH/BTC).
There is a difference between my asset balance and available balance.

The available balance is the portion of the asset balance that is available for making trades or transferring.

The “Amount” column displays the amount of assets held, the “Available” column displays the amount of assets that can be withdrawn, transferred, or traded.

If you have placed a limit order or made a margin deposit, the corresponding amount is separated until the corresponding order has been completed or the margin deposit has been returned.
What are price fluctuations?

When the price volatility of any crypto assets (virtual currency) we handle exceeds a determined level, we will send a push notification through the bitFlyer Wallet app (available on iOS and Android).

The push notification will be sent if the price of a crypto assets (virtual currency) fluctuates to the upper and lower prices we set within 60 minutes. Only one notification will be sent per crypto assets (virtual currency) in a 24-hour period.

*We can not guarantee the transmission will be made in real-time. bitFlyer may change the fluctuation recorded in the push notification or make adjustments based on market movement without giving prior notice.

*The purpose of this service is only to provide general information on crypto assets (virtual currency). It does not recommend any specific virtual currency trades.

*These notifications will only be sent to customers who have push notifications enabled for bitFlyer Wallet on their device.
What is the minimum order size?

Please refer to the Market Information table on the "Home" page for current minimum order size.
Can Bitcoin bought on Buy/Sell be sold on Easy Exchange?

Bitcoin purchased and sold on Buy/Sell is compatible with Easy Exchange and vice versa.
When using the Buy/Sell service, what is the difference between the prices displayed at the top of the user interface, the price display as Buy (BTC/JPY) or Sell (BTC/JPY), and the Reference Total (JPY)? Which one is used when I buy or sell?
- The Reference Total (JPY) displays the mid-price multiplied by the purchase or sale amount entered.
- The price displayed at the top of the user interface is the mid-price for buying and selling. There may be a discrepancy in this price based on the time when it was displayed.
- The price used when making the purchase will be the price used.
How do I buy crypto assets (virtual currency)?

JPY must be deposited before you can buy any crypto assets (virtual currency).

More information on how to deposit JPY can be found here.

More information on how to purchase crypto assets (virtual currency) can be found here.
What is an execution?

An execution is when a buy and a sell trade are matched and completed.

When placing an order to trade, it will not complete unless another person agrees to it.

Once a buyer and a seller have matching conditions, the event where the trade is completed is referred to as an execution.
The Buy/Sell service displays CLOSED instead of prices.

The correct price may not display due to your device's network environment or connection strength. Please check your connection and try again.

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