It's 2024 and you've decided to get involved in the crypto industry and find out what the fuss is all about. You've made a smart choice, and we're pleased to welcome you. In this step-by-step guide, we'll be showing you a simple overview of how to complete the following:
- Create an account
- Deposit funds
- Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum or any other cryptocurrency
- Sell a cryptocurrency
- Withdrawal funds
Investing in digital currencies can feel daunting at first, but once you've made your first purchase, transaction, or sale, you'll see that using cryptocurrencies is simpler than expected. Be sure to keep an eye on market prices, as volatility in the crypto industry can go through waves, and educate yourself on the coins that you wish to purchase. Whether you're a trader/investor in the UK, EU, EEA, or USA, everyone can gain access to the crypto markets through the Tap mobile app.
In this article, we're going to show you the ropes, guide you through the process and explain step-by-step how to gain the skills to successfully operate in the crypto space and increase your investment portfolio. No previous trading experience is necessary (stocks or crypto).
Step 1: create an account
The first and most important decision to make before buying cryptocurrencies is determining where to buy them from. With plenty of options available on the market and plenty more news stories about them, it's imperative that you select a trustworthy and reliable source.
The Tap mobile app ticks these boxes and proves so by being licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. The platform has over 300,000 registered users, at the time of writing, operates in 28 countries across the globe, and has been nominated multiple times for PAY360 Awards (previously the Emerging Payments Awards).
To create an account on Tap, simply follow these steps:
- Download the Tap mobile app from either the Apple or Google Play store.
- Create an account by filling in the relevant information. If you make a mistake, simply go back and alter it before moving to the next step.
- Once the account is set up you will be asked to complete the KYC / identity verification process. Simply follow the onscreen prompts and submit the required information.
- You will receive an email confirmation once your account is all set up.
Step 2: deposit funds
In order to buy cryptocurrency through the Tap app, you will need to deposit funds. This can be done in both crypto and fiat currencies, however, we will focus on the fiat deposits today.
- Select the Cash option in the top horizontal menu.
- Select the fiat currency you would like to deposit, your options are US dollars, Pound Sterling, or Euros.
- We're selecting GBP, then select one of the options: deposit or debit card top-up.
- Fill in the relevant information and perform the transaction.
- Once the funds have cleared they will appear in the relevant Cash wallet.
Step 3: Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency
Now for the exciting part! It's time to buy digital currency. For the sake of this tutorial, we're going to show you how to buy Bitcoin, however, the process is consistent across all cryptocurrencies.
- In the top horizontal menu, select Cryptocurrencies.
- Choose the cryptocurrency you would like to purchase.
- Once in the crypto wallet, select the blue Buy button.
- You'll be given the option to decide how to pay, simply scroll to the bottom and select Pound Sterling (or the crypto or fiat currency that you deposited).
- Enter the amount that you would like to purchase.
- Select the Execute Trade button.
- Once the transaction is completed, the funds will appear in your Bitcoin wallet.
Step 4: Sell A Cryptocurrency
Now that you're familiar with how to buy crypto, it's high time you learned how to sell.
- To sell Bitcoin (or any other cryptocurrency), go to the relevant wallet in the Crypto section.
- Select the blue Sell button.
- From here you can decide whether you'd like to sell the cryptocurrency for another cryptocurrency or for a fiat currency. In this example, we'll sell BTC for GBP.
- Select the Pound Sterling option and enter the amount of BTC you'd like to sell.
- Proceed with the Execute Trade button.
- The funds will then be available in your Cash GBP wallet.
Step 5: Withdrawal Funds
Completing the final process in this step-by-step guide, we're going to explain how to withdraw funds. You have several options here as the Tap app allows users to withdraw funds directly into their bank account, instantly send funds to other Tap users, or withdraw cryptocurrencies.
- In the top horizontal menu, select Cash.
- Choose the Withdraw button, located underneath your balance.
- Select the option most preferable to you: Instant, to a Tap user; bank transfer; Crypto withdrawal.
- Follow the relevant instructions and select Execute Trade once complete.
Tap into a brighter future with crypto
On top of the simple and easy-to-use app, Tap also offers highly secure wallet solutions that are integrated into your account from the get-go. With Tap, you can securely store and manage a wide range of cryptocurrencies from one convenient location, and even more easily spend them using the Tap card.
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