{"id":12013,"date":"2017-08-07T11:48:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T18:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/?p=12013"},"modified":"2022-03-19T14:10:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T18:10:06","slug":"how-to-buy-bitcoin-and-other-popular-cryptocurrency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/how-to-buy-bitcoin-and-other-popular-cryptocurrency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy Bitcoin and Other Popular Cryptocurrency"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) <\/span>and other altcoins (alternative cryptocurrencies) surging as cryptos become more mainstream, a new wave of enthused investors is flooding in from traditional markets like Wall Street.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you want to buy .01 bitcoins or 10+ bitcoins, our guide will show you the best sites and <\/span>bitcoin exchanges<\/b> for buying bitcoins and altcoins. We\u2019ve done the work for you and rated these sites based on their trustworthiness, customer support, beginner friendliness, community sentiment, fees, etc. \u00a0<\/span>We\u2019ve also included links to in-depth reviews and guides for many of our recommended options.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Best Sites and Bitcoin Exchanges<\/h2>\n

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Coinbase Review<\/b><\/h3>\n

Having successfully served over 9 million customers in 32 countries, Coinbase<\/a> is the obvious choice for bitcoin beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coinbase was founded in 2012 to give users an easy way to purchase, sell, and use cryptocurrency. Unlike most cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase directly sells Bitcoin (BTC\/XBT), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) to their users. This means that when you place an order, the fees and guaranteed price are clearly stated at the time of your order. <\/span><\/p>\n

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You can purchase cryptocurrency on Coinbase with bank transfers, credit cards or a bitcoin exchange atm machine, as well as sell cryptocurrency in exchange for bank transfer or PayPal. <\/span><\/p>\n

Coinbase also provides cryptocurrency wallets. These <\/span>wallets <\/span>can be used to store, send, and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Customer funds are fully insured, although users are responsible for personal account breaches. If you store funds on Coinbase, make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) like Google Authenticator to secure your account.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a cryptocurrency business that\u2019s based out of San Francisco, Coinbase adheres to a number of laws and regulations:<\/span><\/p>\n