Top 20 crypto exchanges to buy and sell bitcoin

Here are the top crypto exchanges, handpicked and updated by buybitcoinsmart.

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Binance

Founded in 2017.

Binance is one of the biggest and most innovative crypto exchanges.

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BitOasis

Founded in 2015.

The largest digital asset exchange and platform in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

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Bitpanda

Founded in 2014.

Bitpanda is a trusted Austrian cryptocurrency exchange.

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BitPesa

Founded in 2013.

BitPesa is a Kenyan company helping its users purchase digital currencies safely.

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Bitstamp

Founded in 2011.

Bitstamp is a crypto exchange focused on reliability and safety.

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Bittrex

Founded in 2014.

Bittrex is a US regulated crypto exchange with high focus on security.

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Cex.io

Founded in 2013.

Cex.io is a time-tested British exchange with over 3 million users.

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Changelly

Founded in 2013.

Changelly is an intermediary platform between crypto exchanges and users.

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Coinbase

Founded in 2012.

Coinbase is one of the most secure and easy to use crypto exchanges

Coinmama logo

Coinmama

Founded in 2013.

Coinmama is the perfect choice to buy bitcoin with Credit & Debit Card, GG Pay, Apple Pay and Bank Transfer.

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HeavenEx

Founded in 2020.

HeavenEx is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform in Cuba.

Itez logo

Itez

Founded in 2019.

Itez was founded in the beginning of 2019 in Estonia.

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KeepChange

Founded in 2019.

KeepChange.io is a peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling bitcoin.

Kraken logo

Kraken

Founded in 2011.

Kraken is one of the largest and oldest crypto exchanges in the world.

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LocalBitcoins

Founded in 2012.

LocalBitcoins is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling bitcoin.

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Luno

Founded in 2013.

Luno is trusted across 40 countries by over 5 million people.

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NairaEx

Founded in 2015.

NairaEx is the number one local Bitcoin exchange in Nigeria.

OKCoin logo

OKCoin

Founded in 2013.

OKCoin is the perfect exchange for an experienced trader.

Paxful logo

Paxful

Founded in 2015.

Paxful is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling bitcoin.

Yellow Card logo

Yellow Card

Founded in 2019.

Yellow Card is a simple, fast and secure platform to buy digital currencies

How to buy bitcoin safely

Follow these 3 steps to buy bitcoin safely in 2023.

Step 1

Choose the exchange

Browse through our list of active crypto exchanges

Step 2

Register + KYC

Register on the exchange and go through the KYC process to purchase crypto

Step 3

Deposit fiat & buy bitcoin

Buy bitcoin with credit/debit card in if you need it quick, or fund your exchange account with fiat and purchase BTC after arrival of funds. Buying crypto with debit and credit cards usually results in higher fees.

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