How to buy Bitcoin in the United Kingdom (GB)
There are many ways in which you can buy Bitcoin in the UK. You can day, swing and position trade Bitcoin, depending on your trading style, experience level and preference.
At OANDA Crypto, we offer seamless trading on numerous cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. Our commissions and withdrawal fees are low. What’s more, our tailor-made mobile trading app lets you buy Bitcoin even when you’re on the move.
Why trade it?
Bitcoin is the first ever cryptocurrency created. There’s a huge global community surrounding it, and it’s also used as a decentralised medium of exchange, giving ownership rights as a physical asset or as a unit of account.
Did you know…
The first Bitcoin purchase was made on 22nd May 2010 for two pizzas at a cost of 10,000 BTC. At its peak price, that would have been equivalent to nearly $688 million.
What is Bitcoin?
When most people think of cryptocurrencies, they think of Bitcoin. Its enduring popularity makes it a go-to for not just many traders, but also financial transactions outside of fiat currencies.
Bitcoin is one of the most popular crypto tokens in the world, and certainly the most famous. It was launched in 2009 by a person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto – their actual identity is still unknown. Although it’s complex to mine and generate, trading and investing in Bitcoin is straightforward and can be done via OANDA Crypto with just a few clicks or taps.
Why buy Bitcoin with OANDA Crypto?
There are many reasons why OANDA stands head and shoulders above other providers for crypto trading.
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Bitcoin FAQ
OANDA Crypto offers a wide range of cryptos to trade, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP and Chainlink. A full list of available assets is available here.
You can trade Bitcoin via our website, or the OANDA Crypto app, available for iOS and Android.
These vary depending on the asset that you want to trade. You’ll find the minimum and maximum order sizes on our fees page – they’re labelled as minimum order size and maximal order size respectively.