Bitcoin is the world's most popular cryptocurrency today. In Russia, until recently, it was considered something shady, some departments called for a punishment for its use in the law. However, the situation has changed recently: the federal authorities started talking about the legalization of the cryptocurrency market, which immediately spurred interest in them in our country.
Bitcoins can be obtained in a variety of ways. One of the options is mining, that is, the extraction of cryptocurrency by installing special software on your computer. However, in order to earn a more or less serious amount in this way, you need to acquire a powerful "farm" (this is the name for a complex of computer equipment for mining), it will be possible to "get" very little on an ordinary computer. There is a second option, the easiest one is to buy bitcoins. In this article, we will tell you how to purchase them for rubles.
In order to buy bitcoins for rubles, you first need to create a special wallet for cryptocurrency on one of the platforms intended for this. Such wallets can be used both with the help of a personal computer and through a mobile application.
There are four main ways to buy bitcoin. The first one is through exchangers. These are special services where you can make a payment using a bank card or electronic money system (Yandex. Money, QIWI and others), and bitcoins will be transferred to your wallet, while the conversion will take place at the internal exchange rate of the exchanger with a small commission. This is the most popular way to buy bitcoins for rubles. Its disadvantage is that the price is set by the owner of the exchanger, and it can differ significantly from the average rate. In addition, using such a service, a buyer of a cryptocurrency pays a transfer commission, which reaches 5%.
It's important to choose trusted, reliable exchangers recommended by those you trust. And just in case, start with small payments.
The second option is cryptocurrency exchanges. This is an auction where sellers offer a certain amount of bitcoins at a certain price. These platforms are used by both professional traders and amateurs. The disadvantage of exchanges is that it will take you some time to figure out what's what. In addition, you need to spend time looking for a suitable offer. When buying on this site, bitcoins need to be withdrawn from the internal account to the wallet as soon as possible, because the exchanges do not differ in durability, and you may be faced with a surprise: the exchange closed and your cryptocurrency disappeared.
The third way is special payment terminals. You simply deposit cash, which converts to cryptocurrency and goes to your wallet. Pros - a unique opportunity to pay in cash. The main disadvantage is that so far there are very few such terminals in Russia. And if such a device caught your eye, make sure that it is not fraudulent.
The fourth option is to negotiate directly with another person about exchanging rubles for cryptocurrency, and then transfer the required amounts to each other to the account. Pros - no intermediaries and commissions. The downside is that in this case, there is a high risk of stumbling upon a scammer who will take payment and disappear. In addition, you need to look for a seller with the right amount.
In any case, if you are going to buy bitcoins for rubles, you need to remember that buying a cryptocurrency is a rather controversial investment, it is subject to strong volatility, and its rate can change dramatically, including downward.
