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# How to Get Your First Cryptocurrency

### How do you buy bitcoin? <a href="#mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51"></a>

If you don't want to mine bitcoin or be a proof-of-stake validator, it can be bought using a cryptocurrency exchange. Most people will not be able to purchase an entire BTC because of its price, but you can buy portions of BTC on these exchanges in fiat currency like U.S. dollars. For example, you can buy bitcoin on Coinbase by creating an account and funding it. You can fund your account using your bank account, credit card, or debit card.&#x20;

The following video explains more about buying bitcoin.

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1\) [Investopedia](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp). By [JAKE FRANKENFIELD](https://www.investopedia.com/contributors/82577/) Updated June 13, 2022 Reviewed by [JULIUS MANSA](https://www.investopedia.com/julius-mansa-4799781)Fact checked by [AMANDA JACKSON](https://www.investopedia.com/amanda-jackson-5087772)

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