Is it legal to buy Bitcoin?

The regulations around Bitcoin are still uncertain or absent in many countries. Legality may vary from country to country, or even from state to state. However, most major countries — such as Japan, Russia, the United States and many of those in the European Union — allow Bitcoin trading. However, before you buy Bitcoin on any exchange, you should thoroughly research the legality of the exchange and that of BTC according to your local laws.

Can I buy Bitcoin with a credit card?

On OKEx, you can buy Bitcoin using a credit card with the same ease as online shopping. OKEx's payment partners give you a wide range of other fiat payment options for buying BTC — including Apple Pay and bank transfers.

Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer currency that is virtually impossible to hack. To ensure the safety of your BTC investments, always choose your exchange or wallet carefully. OKEx offers industry-leading security, with offline and online asset storage and multisignature protection to keep your Bitcoin safe.

What can I do with Bitcoin?

Once you've bought BTC, you can either use it to buy other cryptocurrencies on an exchange like OKEx or you can pay using BTC at stores that have started accepting Bitcoin payments. Many BTC owners also prefer to hold their coins for the long term, as it has proven to be one of the most profitable investments over the last 10 years.

What is the price of BTC?

The price of Bitcoin fluctuates depending on a variety of factors. In March 2010, almost a year after its launch, Bitcoin's price was estimated to be $0.003. In 2017, the price of BTC reached approximately $20,000. Throughout 2020, BTC maintained its price between $7,000 and $12,000, but then reaching over $60,000 per coin in 2021. There’s no fixed price to buy BTC, as it depends on the market conditions at the time you consider buying it. You can always check the latest BTC price on OKEx.

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Select the fiat currency you want to purchase with and BTC from the dropdown menu under the "Buy" tab. Then, enter the amount of fiat currency you want to spend or the amount of BTC you want to buy.
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You can buy Bitcoin on OKEx in a few minutes, any time and from any place — as long as you are verified and have an internet connection.

OKEx is the world's leading one-stop Bitcoin exchange, where you can learn everything you need to know about how to buy Bitcoin. It operates 24/7, so you can buy Bitcoin from the exchange at any time. To buy Bitcoin with a credit card on OKEx, sign up on the exchange and upload your identity documents for verification. Once verified, you can buy Bitcoin in a few simple steps.

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How to buy Bitcoin for the best price?

It’s simple to buy Bitcoin for the best price on OKEx. If you’re a beginner with no cryptocurrency holdings, you can use your credit card or other payment methods — such as Google Pay or PayPal — to buy Bitcoin on OKEx with your national currency. With its recent integration with Paxful, OKEx supports more than 160 fiat currencies, including the U.S. dollar, euro, Indian rupee, Brazilian real and more.

To buy Bitcoin, you need to first sign up on OKEx and verify your identity. After your account has been verified, you can go to the Buy Bitcoin page, choose your preferred currency, select your most convenient payment option, enter the desired amount and click on Buy BTC. You will be redirected to the Paxful page to finalize your choices and proceed with the transaction. You can learn more about how to buy Bitcoin on OKEx using fiat currency here.

You can know the best buying price of Bitcoin by exploring the order book on the exchange or by studying various BTC charts.

FAQ

Is it legal to buy Bitcoin?
The regulations around Bitcoin are still uncertain or absent in many countries. Legality may vary from country to country, or even from state to state. However, most major countries — such as Japan, Russia, the United States and many of those in the European Union — allow Bitcoin trading. However, before you buy Bitcoin on any exchange, you should thoroughly research the legality of the exchange and that of BTC according to your local laws.
Can I buy Bitcoin with a credit card?
On OKEx, you can buy Bitcoin using a credit card with the same ease as online shopping. OKEx's payment partners give you a wide range of other fiat payment options for buying BTC — including Apple Pay and bank transfers.
Is Bitcoin safe?
Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer currency that is virtually impossible to hack. To ensure the safety of your BTC investments, always choose your exchange or wallet carefully. OKEx offers industry-leading security, with offline and online asset storage and multisignature protection to keep your Bitcoin safe.
What can I do with Bitcoin?
Once you've bought BTC, you can either use it to buy other cryptocurrencies on an exchange like OKEx or you can pay using BTC at stores that have started accepting Bitcoin payments. Many BTC owners also prefer to hold their coins for the long term, as it has proven to be one of the most profitable investments over the last 10 years.
What is the price of BTC?
The price of Bitcoin fluctuates depending on a variety of factors. In March 2010, almost a year after its launch, Bitcoin's price was estimated to be $0.003. In 2017, the price of BTC reached approximately $20,000. Throughout 2020, BTC maintained its price between $7,000 and $12,000, but then reaching over $60,000 per coin in 2021. There’s no fixed price to buy BTC, as it depends on the market conditions at the time you consider buying it. You can always check the latest BTC price on OKEx.

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