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Price of Bitcoin (24H)
$88,456.73
-2.38%
Introduction
When it comes to buying crypto like Bitcoin, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in United States, you can buy Bitcoin on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Bitcoin.
Step-by-step
1
Create a Coinbase account
Download the Coinbase app and start the sign up process. You will need a valid ID and may be asked for proof of address in order to transact, so be sure to have those ready. Verifying your ID may take longer than a few minutes, depending on where you live.
2
Add a payment method
Tap on the payment method box and connect a payment method. You can use a bank account, debit card or initiate a wire.
3
Start a trade
On Coinbase.com, select Buy & Sell. On the Coinbase mobile app, tap the ( + ) Buy on the Home tab.
4
Select Bitcoin from list of assets
On Coinbase.com, click the Buy panel to search and select Bitcoin. On the Coinbase mobile app, search for Bitcoin by typing “Bitcoin” into the search bar. When you see Bitcoin appear in the results, tap it to open up the purchase screen.
5
Enter the amount you want to buy
Use the number pad to input the amount you want to spend in your local currency. The app will automatically convert that into a Bitcoin amount. You can tap the arrow buttons to the right of the amount of money you want to spend to switch the number to the equivalent amount of Bitcoin
6
Finalize your purchase of Bitcoin
Tap “Preview buy” when ready. You’ll be shown the details of your purchase. Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase by clicking “Buy now”.
7
Done
Once the order processes, you’ll be taken to the confirmation screen. That’s it, you’ve bought Bitcoin.
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Research
Bitcoin is on the rise this week.
The current price is $88,456.73 per BTC with a 24-hour trading volume of $90.36B. The price of Bitcoin has decreased by 0.99% in the last hour and decreased by 2.38% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s price has also risen by 16.87% in the past week. Currently, Bitcoin is valued at 5.33% below its all time high of $93,434.36. This all-time high was the highest price paid for Bitcoin since its launch. The current circulating supply of Bitcoin is 19,782,209 BTC which means that Bitcoin has as total market cap of 19,782,209.
Among assets tradeable on Coinbase’s centralized exchange, Bitcoin is ranked #1.
Yes, Bitcoin is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.
How much does it cost to buy Bitcoin?
Right now, it costs about $88,456.73 to buy of 1 Bitcoin.
Can I buy Bitcoin with cash?
You can buy Bitcoin on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.
How to buy Bitcoin using PayPal?
Currently, only US customers are able to buy Bitcoin or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.
How to buy Bitcoin with a gift card?
You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of Bitcoin. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.
How much is the fee to buy Bitcoin?
Coinbase may charge a fee to buy Bitcoin. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying Bitcoin will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.
How to buy Bitcoin with credit card?
There are several payment methods you can use to buy Bitcoin. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Bitcoin.
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