Buying Bitcoin is easy with Coinbase - the largest US cryptocurrency exchange. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps of making your first Bitcoin purchase on Coinbase.
01. Create a Coinbase account
Download the Coinbase app for iOS or Android or open https://coinbase.com/ and sign up for an account. Note that you will need to provide a valid ID and may be asked for proof of address in order to be able to use Coinbase’s services.
1. Create an account
02. Add a payment method
Once you have registered successfully, you need to add a payment method. You can do that by going to the “Payment methods” section and connecting a debit card, a bank account, or initiating a wire transfer.
2. Add a payment method
03. Open trade panel
In your trade panel on https://coinbase.com/, locate the Buy & Sell button and click on it. If you are using the mobile app, tap the (+) Buy on the Home tab and you will be transferred to the crypto marketplace.
3. Open trade panel
04. Select Bitcoin from the list
On https://coinbase.com/, click the Buy panel to search and select Bitcoin. On the mobile app, go to the search bar and type in “Bitcoin.” Tap on Bitcoin when you see it listed in the results of your search.
4. Select Bitcoin from list
05. Enter your desired amount
Fill in how much you want to spend on buying Bitcoin. You will see how much Bitcoin your amount will get you.
06. Finalize your Bitcoin purchase
When you are all set and ready to purchase, click “Preview buy” to see the details of your transaction. Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase by clicking “Buy now.”
07. All done
The order will be processed instantly and you will be taken to the confirmation screen. You can find your Bitcoin in your Coinbase wallet.
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