{"id":19479,"date":"2021-10-08T21:01:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T13:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19479"},"modified":"2022-10-14T16:21:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T08:21:22","slug":"exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Trusted Bitcoin Exchanges to Buy BTCs Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the recent years, Bitcoin has catapulted into popularity all over the world. Even though there are many <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bitcoin-alternatives\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin alternatives<\/a>, still it the most famous anc most expensive cryptocurrency in the market.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to start into Bitcoin trading, you need to have a reliable exchange platform that suits your needs and allows you to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/websites-track-bitcoin-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\">track Bitcoin<\/a> value with ease.<\/p>\n<p>This being the case, I\u2019m listing below the most trusted bitcoin exchanges. The below list is compiled <strong>based on comments, feedbacks<\/strong> and experiences of numerous people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bitcoin-wallets\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 14 Best Bitcoin Wallets\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">14 Best Bitcoin Wallets<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bitcoin-wallets.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19777 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bitcoin-wallets.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">14 Best Bitcoin Wallets<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHere's something every bitcoin owner should know: the safety and security of your bitcoins is ultimately your responsibility....\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/binance\">Binance<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/binance\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Binance.jpg\" alt=\"Binance\" width=\"2528\" height=\"1532\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Binance is considered one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in terms of the trading volume. Founded back in 2017, it has gained significant popularity among crypto traders all over the world owing to its high-speed trade execution.<\/p>\n<p>Binance deals with more than a hundred cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and offers the most competitive rates in the market. Moreover, it is a secure platform and allows different payment methods for users to buy cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<li>Low buying fee (non-instant and instant).<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<li>Numerous extra services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bit overwhelming for beginners.<\/li>\n<li>Hiccups in account verification.<\/li>\n<li>Not available in seven U.S. states.<\/li>\n<li>Non-transparent corporate structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/binance-vs-binance-sg\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Binance.com vs. Binance.sg \u2013 How are They Different\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Binance.com vs. Binance.sg \u2013 How are They Different<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/binance-vs-binance-sg.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-55551 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/binance-vs-binance-sg.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Binance.com vs. Binance.sg \u2013 How are They Different<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are from Singapore and are interested in buying or trading cryptocurrency, then you would be familiar...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/coinmama\">Coinmama<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/coinmama\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Coinmama.jpg\" alt=\"Coinmama\" width=\"2518\" height=\"1740\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Coinmama <strong>supports exchanging bitcoins<\/strong>, enabling you to buy bitcoins using a credit or debit card. What I like is, it <strong>secures and encrypts<\/strong> your personal information on dedicated servers as its traders\u2019 security is its prior motive. You can also <strong>buy bitcoins with cash<\/strong> after you\u2019ve provided the required documents and verified your account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy navigation and attractive user interface.<\/li>\n<li>Allows <strong>purchasing bitcoins with cash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Your privacy and security is on Coinmama\u2019s priority list.<\/li>\n<li>Coinmama supports <strong>various credit or debit cards<\/strong> including VISA, MasterCard, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Good affiliate program that <strong>offers 15% of Coinmama\u2019s commission<\/strong> to the referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fees are high.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot sell bitcoins.<\/li>\n<li>All of its functions are not available in some countries.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports payment by only credit\/debit cards<\/strong> and not PayPal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/\">Coinbase<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Coinbase.jpg\" alt=\"Coinbase\" width=\"2522\" height=\"1394\"><\/figure>\n<p>Coinbase is one of the effective mediums to <strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bitcoin-questions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">trade bitcoin<\/a>, ether, and litecoin<\/strong>. Coinbase <strong>supports over 32 countries<\/strong>; letting you trade using your local currency. Amazingly, your digital assets are stored in an offline storage, and its <strong>multi-signature vault<\/strong> gives you more control over your funds. It also provides apps for Android<strong> <\/strong>and iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p>What I like is; Coinbase <strong>protects your digital assets with its insurance policy<\/strong>, i.e., you\u2019re protected even if the exchange lose your funds due to a hack or system failure. Moreover, it also lets you <strong>schedule your purchases<\/strong> monthly or weekly to invest with discipline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It has <strong>easy and clean interface<\/strong> suitable for new users.<\/li>\n<li>You can <strong>set automatic payments<\/strong> to buy cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<li>Coinbase <strong>maintains high security<\/strong> towards your stored digital assets.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>insurance policy protects your digital currencies<\/strong> stored on its servers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Various countries are not supported including India, China, Russia, Germany, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>limited payment methods<\/strong> like credit\/debit cards, bank deposit, and PayPal.<\/li>\n<li>It poses <strong>certain limitations<\/strong> on trading bitcoins.<\/li>\n<li>Its transaction fees are high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><small>USABILITY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>PRIVACY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>SPEED<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>FEES<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>REPUTATION<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>LIMITS<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Easy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Trusted<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/localbitcoins.com\/\">LocalBitcoins<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/LocalBitcoins.jpg\" alt=\"LocalBitcoins\" width=\"2522\" height=\"1896\"><\/figure>\n<p>It is a peer-to-peer exchange that enables you to<strong> post exchange ads<\/strong> stating exchange rate and payment methods for trading bitcoins. That means, LocalBitcoins is a<strong> person-to-person bitcoin exchange<\/strong> where you can buy and sell bitcoins. Its <strong>web wallet <\/strong>stores your bitcoins from where you can sell them or transfer them to your personal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bitcoin-wallets\/\" rel=\"noopener\">bitcoin wallet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What I like is all online trades on LocalBitcoins are <strong>protected with escrow system to avoid frauds and scams<\/strong>, similarly to escrow system on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/50-freelance-job-sites-for-designers-programmers-best-of\/\" rel=\"noopener\">freelance job sites<\/a> or other peer-to-peer sites. Interestingly, you can also enhance your account\u2019s security by enabling <strong>2-factor authentication and login guard<\/strong> to protect your account from unauthorized logins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>lets you trade bitcoins in 248 countries<\/strong> including Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Greece, India, Japan, Switzerland, and many more.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports various payment methods<\/strong> including PayPal and credit card.<\/li>\n<li>Its escrow system protects you from online frauds.<\/li>\n<li>It provides various <strong>methods for improving security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chances of scams are high if precautions aren\u2019t taken.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s <strong>expensive to buy<\/strong> with credit cards and PayPal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees can be higher if you\u2019re trading using cash<\/strong> because people are ready to pay extra for the privacy offered while trading with cash on LocalBitcoins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cex.io\/\">CEX.IO<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/CEX-IO.jpg\" alt=\"CEX-IO\" width=\"2714\" height=\"1302\"><\/figure>\n<p>CEX.IO <strong>encrypts your complete data<\/strong> and provides strong security to your account. It <strong>supports almost 99% of countries and executes orders quickly<\/strong>. What fascinated me about CEX.IO is, it supports the popular payment methods and avails <strong>downloadable reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, it also supports <strong>margin trading and automatic funds borrowing<\/strong> along with numerous features for professional traders. CEX.IO protects your account<strong> <\/strong>against DDoS attacks, and it\u2019s compliant with PCI DSS standards like above given secure exchanges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CEX.IO supports the various payment methods including credit\/debit cards (VISA and MasterCard), bank transfer (SWIFT and SEPA),  and coins (BTC and ETH).<\/li>\n<li><strong>0% trade fee for makers<\/strong>, and special conditions for high-volume traders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It supports US dollars, euros and rubles only.<\/li>\n<li>High fees is charged for trading bitcoins.<\/li>\n<li>Bank withdrawals might be expensive.<\/li>\n<li>Its interface may not seem easy to new users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><small>USABILITY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>PRIVACY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>SPEED<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>FEES<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>REPUTATION<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>LIMITS<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Trusted<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitstamp.net\">Bitstamp<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Bitstamp.jpg\" alt=\"Bitstamp\" width=\"2898\" height=\"2030\"><\/figure>\n<p>Bitstamp is a <strong>safe bitcoin exchange that secures your digital funds <\/strong>offline like many others. What I like is, it offers transparent volume-based pricing with <strong>zero hidden charges<\/strong>. Users can trade instantly using the major credit cards or the popular cryptocurrencies. Bitstamp <strong>supports trading<\/strong> in various coins and suits newbies as well as professional traders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boasts to be <strong>first fully-licensed exchange<\/strong> by Luxembourg\u2019s Ministry of Finance.<\/li>\n<li>It supports <strong>instant trading with the major credit cards<\/strong> like VISA and MasterCard.<\/li>\n<li>Provides strong security by <strong>storing 98% of funds offline<\/strong> and having yearly audits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supports exchanging using the major fiat currencies<\/strong> like US dollars and euros, and popular cryptocurrencies like ETH, XRP, LTC, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Withdrawals are not instant and may take 2 \u2013 5 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trading fees are higher<\/strong> if you are trading lower volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/\">Kraken<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Kraken.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken\" width=\"3348\" height=\"1682\"><\/figure>\n<p>Kraken is a professional bitcoin exchange that offers high liquidity<strong> <\/strong>and implements high<strong> <\/strong>security and keeps <strong>funds in cold storage<\/strong>. Surprisingly, it offers leveraged bitcoin margin trading and features advanced order types for professional traders. This exchange\u2019s funds are <strong>cryptographically verified<\/strong> and maintains very robust security standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High liquidity in trades.<\/li>\n<li>Charges as low as 0% based on volume.<\/li>\n<li>Kraken offers solid security including encrypted cold storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supports numerous currencies<\/strong> including US &amp;amp; Canadian dollars, pounds and yens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support response are delayed at sometimes.<\/li>\n<li>Depositing currencies can be expensive in US and Canada.<\/li>\n<li>You may <strong>require documents like identity proof and residence proof<\/strong> for opening an advanced type of account on the Kraken platform, like opening a bank account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><small>USABILITY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>PRIVACY<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>SPEED<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>FEES<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>REPUTATION<\/small><\/td>\n<td><small>LIMITS<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Trusted<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitbay.market\/\">BitBay<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/BitBay.jpg\" alt=\"BitBay\" width=\"2474\" height=\"1618\"><\/figure>\n<p>BitBay is an <strong>easy-to-use trading platform<\/strong> that supports fast withdrawals and deposits. It  keeps your account secured using <strong>2-factor authentication<\/strong>, and notifies every account activity directly for safety purposes. I liked its <strong>\u201cInstant Buying\u201d and \u201cInstant Selling\u201d options<\/strong> which works just like you\u2019re buying from or selling to BitBay immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cInstant Buying\u201d and \u201cInstant Selling\u201d options lets you trade quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Supports trading <strong> using popular fiat currencies<\/strong> like US dollars and euros.<\/li>\n<li>Various tools are integrated with BitBay such as Bitcoin Ticker, TabTrader, Bitcoin Checker, etc. for advanced trading on this platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Good affiliate program<\/strong> that offers 20% of BitBay\u2019s commission to referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fees can be high for international customers.<\/li>\n<li>Beginners might find the interface as difficult.<\/li>\n<li>You need to <strong> verify your account<\/strong> to avail all of its functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hitbtc.com\/\">HitBTC<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/HitBTC.jpg\" alt=\"HitBTC\" width=\"2478\" height=\"1488\"><\/figure>\n<p>It is a bitcoin exchange which is <strong> feature-packed and built on the best technology<\/strong>, letting you buy and sell effortlessly. HitBTC incorporates advanced encryption technology and<strong> 2-factor authentication<\/strong> to give you peace of mind and help you trade safely. It consists of a fast and <strong>responsive interface <\/strong>that lets you trade easily without any registration process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> 2-factor authentication<\/strong> is enabled.<\/li>\n<li>No registration is required to start trading bitcoins.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong> provides robust security<\/strong> including advanced encryption and cold storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Supports trading many cryptocurrencies<\/strong> like BTC, ETH, XMR, DASH, LTC, BCC, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Its interface is not as easy as Coinbase.<\/li>\n<li>Its account verification process can be time-consuming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bitcoin-alternatives\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 15 Altcoins (Bitcoin Alternatives) You Should Know\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">15 Altcoins (Bitcoin Alternatives) You Should Know<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bitcoin-alternatives.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-38010 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bitcoin-alternatives.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">15 Altcoins (Bitcoin Alternatives) You Should Know<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBitcoin -- the first and most well-known cryptocurrency -- has been around for over a decade as we...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Here are a few more:<\/h2>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okcoin.com\/\">OKCoin<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/OKCoin.jpg\" alt=\"OKCoin\" width=\"3338\" height=\"1686\"><\/figure>\n<p>This <strong>Hong Kong-headquartered bitcoin exchange<\/strong> is appealing for both traders and investors. The website is less flashy than the rest but practical. <strong>OKCoin<\/strong> is best for experienced traders with <strong>high familiarity with trading tools and platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Traders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose another exchange if:<\/strong> You are not a trader.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitquick.co\/\">BitQuick<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/BitQuick.jpg\" alt=\"BitQuick\" width=\"2852\" height=\"1786\"><\/figure>\n<p>As the name suggests, <strong>BitQuick<\/strong> is all about <strong>speed<\/strong>. How it operates is similar to LocalBitcoins where you <strong>buy and sell from other individuals<\/strong>. Buying bitcoins will <strong>incur 2% fee<\/strong>. However selling bitcoins are free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Fast transactions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose another exchange if:<\/strong> Speed isn\u2019t a factor.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.circle.com\/en\">Circle<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/exchanges-buy-sell-bitcoins\/Circle.jpg\" alt=\"Circle\" width=\"2826\" height=\"2314\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Circle<\/strong> is a pretty-looking platform and suitable for <strong>light to casual bitcoin users<\/strong>. Marketed first as a <strong>user-friendly payment platform with chat integration<\/strong>, you can link debit card, credit card or bank account to send money via Bitcoin\u2019s blockchain to friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>New bitcoin users who need funds transfer solution rather than holding bitcoin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose another exchange if:<\/strong> You truly want to keep the bitcoin or blockchain part invisible.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-coin.io\/\">E-Coin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This bitcoin service provider is known better as one of the top bitcoin debit card providers. <strong>E-Coin<\/strong> is included in this list as <strong>they allow indirect bitcoin purchase with PayPal<\/strong>, which is rare. You can also buy bitcoins with PayPal with other services such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/paxful.com\/buy-bitcoin\/paypal\">Paxful<\/a> \u2013 both options incur higher fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Buying bitcoins with Paypal (by topping up the virtual debit card with funds from PayPal)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose another exchange if: <\/strong>You don\u2019t want or like the idea of bitcoin debit cards.<\/p>\n<h2>Which should you choose?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, it depends on your requirements. What I mean to say is first of all, think what are your <strong>requirements apart from safety<\/strong> and security, and then choose one of the above services. For example, do you need to exchange or trade, do you need to use mobile app, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you ask me, if I\u2019d need an <strong>easy to use exchange service<\/strong>, I\u2019ll go for Coinbase. If I\u2019d need total privacy of my identity and funds, then I\u2019ll choose LocalBitcoins and <strong>trade directly with the seller in cash<\/strong>. And apart from your requirements, you must also check if your chosen service is available and <strong>supported in your country<\/strong> before looking for any more info.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you find this post helpful. Happy trading!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the recent years, Bitcoin has catapulted into popularity all over the world. Even though there are many Bitcoin alternatives, still it the most famous anc most expensive cryptocurrency in the market. 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