Use an Exchange

Buy Bitcoin and digital assets from a trusted exchange.

  • Kraken

    Kraken is consistently named one of the best digital asset exchanges offering excellent service, low fees and rigorous security.

    Buy from Kraken 

  • Gemini

    Gemini is a leading US exchange that adheres to strict capital reserves, cybersecurity and banking compliance standards.

    Buy from Gemini 

  • Coinbase

    Coinbase is the largest digital asset exchange in the US with an emphasis on compliance for people and institutions.

    Buy from Coinbase 

  • Binance

    Binance is the largest digital asset exchange in the world, by trading volume, and a leading blockchain ecosystem.

    Buy from Binance 

  • Strike

    Strike offers an app to buy, sell and withdraw Bitcoin with no fees. You can also spend in BTC or USD using the Lightning network.

    Buy from Strike 

  • Swan Bitcoin

    Swan offers a full suite of Bitcoin financial services – secure storage, Swan Private, Swan IRA, Business and Advisory.

    Buy from Swan 
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How to Buy Digital Assets

Select an Exchange

  • Select an exchange above
  • Create an account, verify ID
  • Add security to your account like F2A and biometrics
  • Setup a VPN to access your account in future
  • Never use public WiFi

Convert Currency to Bitcoin

  • Fund your account with your bank account or credit card
  • Find the Bitcoin listing (BTC)
  • Click Buy
  • In future, consider recurring buys each month
  • Contact your exchange or bank if you run into any problems

Store Bitcoin

When you have enough bitcoin on the exchange that you'd hate to lose it will be time to move it into self-custody

Buying for the first time?

Collective Shift offer a free 2-hour course to help you buy and store Bitcoin safely, and avoid common pitfalls.

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What's next?

Learn how to spend Bitcoin and digital assets.

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