Where do I buy bitcoins?

 Where do I buy bitcoins?

First, it's about how you get to Bitcoin at all. For this you need a so-called digital wallet, so a virtual wallet . It is software that allows you to send (sell) and receive (buy) bitcoins. For this you need to contact one of the many online trading centers. It is recommended to first register with a local provider, for example at xapo.com.

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There you can immediately see the current development of the Bitcoin price (of 48 hours) . In addition, the allegedly largest bitcoin platform in Europe with over 430,000 customers has imposed strict security standards (so-called security audits) to be immune from hacker attacks.

To register at xapo.com, you must first register with your email address. Then enter your personal information . You will then receive a verification code on the smartphone that needs to be verified. In the next step you confirm your bank account, which is to be used for the Bitcoin trade.

How exactly does the buying and selling of bitcoins work?

Bitcoin.de is more like a kind of online marketplace , where you can connect with another buyer or seller. To do this, click on Marketplace in the menu and you can either browse purchase offers or place one yourself . If you found an attractive one from the list, click on the "buy" button.

But be careful: Make sure that the option "Only show offers that I can serve with my trust level, legitimacy status and the seat of my bank" is checked. In addition, you should pay attention to the icons next to the various offers and bids, these are called "Express Trade" and "Fully Identified User".