How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $77,366.00. Follow these steps to buy your first BTC safely — no prior experience needed.
Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market capitalisation, with about $201.9B traded over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin at a glance
- Market-cap rank
- #1
- Category
- Smart Contract Platform · Layer 1 (L1)
- Price
- $77,366.00
- Market cap
- $1.6T
- 24h trading volume
- $201.9B
- Circulating supply
- 20.1M BTC (95.7% of the 21M maximum)
- All-time high
- $126,080.00 on Oct 6, 2025 · 38.6% below the peak
BTC is actively traded: daily volume equals 13.0% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Where to buy BTC
Exchanges whose own market lists currently show a live BTC market:
| Exchange | Market | Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Spot | BTCUSDT |
| Bybit | Spot | BTCUSDT |
| OKX | Spot | BTC-USDT |
| Binance | Perpetual futures | BTCUSDT |
| Bybit | Perpetual futures | BTCUSDT |
| OKX | Perpetual futures | BTC-USDT-SWAP |
Perpetual futures are leveraged derivatives — they don't give you ownership of BTC. To hold the coin itself, buy it on a spot market.
Networks and contract addresses
Bitcoin runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native BTC network.
Always verify a contract address on the project's official website or a block explorer before sending funds — scam tokens copy the names and tickers of popular coins.
1. Choose a reputable exchange
Pick a well-established exchange that lists BTC and serves your country — for example Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare fees, supported payment methods and security track record.
2. Create and verify your account
Sign up with your email, set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication. Most exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before you can deposit.
3. Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer, card or another cryptocurrency. Bank transfers are usually cheapest; cards are fastest.
4. Buy BTC
Open the BTC market, enter the amount you want to buy and confirm. A market order fills instantly at the current price; a limit order lets you set your own price.
5. Store it securely
For long-term holding, move your BTC to a personal wallet (hardware wallets are safest). Only keep on the exchange what you plan to trade soon.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin can be bought on Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare trading fees and check that the exchange serves your country before you sign up.
Which network should I use to send BTC?
Bitcoin runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native BTC network.
How far is BTC from its all-time high?
Bitcoin's all-time high was $126,080.00, set on Oct 6, 2025. At around $77,366.00 it trades 38.6% below that peak.
Is BTC easy to buy and sell?
About $201.9B worth of BTC traded over the last 24 hours — 13.0% of its market cap. BTC is actively traded: daily volume equals 13.0% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Before you buy: check the analysis
See Bitcoin's live technicals, fundamentals and composite score before you commit.
Open Bitcoin analysis →Exchange listings come from the exchanges' own market lists; supply, all-time high, networks and categories come from CoinGecko.
This guide is for education only and is not financial advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.