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MagyarPick the coin you want to buy for the first time. Every guide has the same structure: where to buy (BingX #1, OKX #2), a step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods and how to move coins to your own wallet.
- For a first purchase we rank BingX #1 and OKX #2. WEEX is a low fee alternative.
- Pay by bank transfer and buy on the spot market for the lowest cost.
- Turn on 2FA and move long term holdings to a self custody wallet.
Choose your coin
- Where to buy your first Bitcoin: best place for beginners
- Where to buy your first crypto: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Ethereum: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Solana: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first XRP: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Tether: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first USDC: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Dogecoin: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first BNB: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Cardano: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Gram (TON): beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Pepe: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Shiba Inu: beginner guide
- Where to buy your first Chainlink: beginner guide
How we rank exchanges for beginners
We look at fees from official fee pages, which coins are listed on spot, verification, deposit methods and app usability. Full method on how we test.
FAQ
What is the best crypto to buy first?
Most beginners start with Bitcoin or Ethereum because they are the largest and most liquid. This is not advice: pick only what you understand and can afford to lose.
Where can I buy crypto for the first time?
We rank BingX first and OKX second for beginners. Both list the major coins on spot and publish their fees.
How do I buy crypto the first time?
Create an account, verify your ID, deposit money, buy on the spot market and turn on 2FA. Each coin guide below has the exact steps.
Related guides
Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose money. This guide is information, not financial advice. Some links are referral links.
Guides and tools
Where to buy your first Bitcoin: best place for beginners
Where to buy Bitcoin for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving BTC to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first BNB: beginner guide
Where to buy BNB for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving BNB to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Cardano: beginner guide
Where to buy Cardano for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving ADA to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Chainlink: beginner guide
Where to buy Chainlink for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving LINK to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first crypto: beginner guide
Where to buy crypto for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving crypto to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Dogecoin: beginner guide
Where to buy Dogecoin for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving DOGE to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Ethereum: beginner guide
Where to buy Ethereum for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving ETH to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Gram (TON): beginner guide
Where to buy Gram (TON) for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving GRAM to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Pepe: beginner guide
Where to buy Pepe for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving PEPE to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Shiba Inu: beginner guide
Where to buy Shiba Inu for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving SHIB to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Solana: beginner guide
Where to buy Solana for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving SOL to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first Tether: beginner guide
Where to buy Tether for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving USDT to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first USDC: beginner guide
Where to buy USDC for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving USDC to your own wallet.
Where to buy your first XRP: beginner guide
Where to buy XRP for the first time: BingX ranked #1, OKX #2. Step by step first purchase, fees, KYC, payment methods, safety and moving XRP to your own wallet.