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Where to buy Bitcoin (BTC) in 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is BTC/USDT, available on 8 of them. 8 of them also offer a BTC perpetual contract.
nexu888BTC price
$83,248+0.15% 24h
- Market cap rank
- #1
- Market cap
- $1.7T
Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT
Exchanges that list BTC
Pairs and contracts come from each exchange's public market list, checked 2026-10-13.
| Exchange | Spot pairs | Perpetual | Spot fee (maker / taker) | Deposit networks | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKX |
| USDT perp | 0.08% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code nexu888Open OKX |
| Binance |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 11350287Open Binance |
| Bitget |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | BTC · BEP20 | Code nexu888Open Bitget.com |
| Bybit |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 48553Open Bybit |
| Gate |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | BTC · BSC | Code nexubestOpen Gate |
| MEXC |
| USDT · USDC · USD perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code 4BRheOpen MEXC |
| HTX |
| USDT perp | Not yet checked | BASE · BEP20 · BTC · SOLANA · TRC20 +2 | Code nexu888Open HTX |
| Kraken |
| USD perp | 0.40% / 0.80% | See the deposit page | Code 7f97gkqwOpen Kraken |
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on its own proof-of-work blockchain, where miners secure the network and confirm transactions, and people use BTC to send value and as a long-term store of value. Its supply is capped at 21 million coins, and the reward for new blocks is cut in half roughly every four years.
- Category
- Layer 1
- Rank
- #1
- Token networks
- Own blockchain
How to buy Bitcoin step by step
Pick an exchange that lists BTC
Use the table above: OKX lists BTC/USDT. Open the official site from our link so you land on the real domain.
Create the account and verify your ID
Sign up with email or phone, then finish identity verification (KYC). It usually takes a few minutes.
Add funds
Buy USDT with a card or local payment method, or transfer USDT from another account. Pick the same network on both sides before you send.
Lesson: First deposit pathsLesson: Checklist before a transfer
Place a spot order for BTC
Open BTC/USDT in the spot market. A market order fills now at the best price; a limit order waits for your price.
Decide where to keep it
Leave BTC on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.
Latest on Bitcoin (BTC)
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Bitcoin questions
Where can I buy Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is BTC/USDT.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on its own proof-of-work blockchain, where miners secure the network and confirm transactions, and people use BTC to send value and as a long-term store of value. Its supply is capped at 21 million coins, and the reward for new blocks is cut in half roughly every four years.
Can I trade BTC perpetual futures?
Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a BTC perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.
Which network should I use to deposit BTC?
Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts BTC deposits on BTC and BEP20. Send a small test amount first.
What does it cost to buy BTC?
Spot trading fees for a regular account: OKX 0.08% / 0.10%, Binance 0.10% / 0.10% and Bitget 0.10% / 0.10%. Card purchases and withdrawals cost extra, shown on the exchange before you confirm.