{"id":6909,"date":"2021-05-24T19:19:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T19:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobuycryptocurrency.uk\/?p=6909"},"modified":"2021-11-02T18:49:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T18:49:44","slug":"ethereum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/couplesguideto.com\/buy-crypto\/coins\/ethereum\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#18191c&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;10%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;10%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; class=&#8221;review-header-row&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][split_line_heading animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>How To Buy Ethereum<\/h2>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1621883097872{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221; max_width=&#8221;500&#8243;]Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality. Ether is the native cryptocurrency of the platform. After Bitcoin, it is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ethereum is the most actively used blockchain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6913&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; 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text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][split_line_heading animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Pros of Coinbase<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul class=\"mntl-sc-block-comparisonlist__list\">\n<li>A large variety of altcoins to invest in<\/li>\n<li>Simplistic User Interface fit for newbies and experts<\/li>\n<li>A high level of liquidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][split_line_heading animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Cons of Coinbase<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-times\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-1\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul class=\"mntl-sc-block-comparisonlist__list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fees when not using Coinbase Pro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User doesn\u2019t control wallet key<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; class=&#8221;review-main-content-section&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; el_class=&#8221;review-column-left&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Affiliate Disclosure: We earn a small commission from referrals to Coinbase for this article if you sign up using one of our links. We provide unbiased and honest opinion in this review of Coinbase.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1621884315453{padding-top: 1% !important;}&#8221;]<em>Financial Disclosure: We are not financial advisors, all capital you invest is at your own risk.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1621884332246{padding-top: 1% !important;}&#8221;]Are you looking to buy Ethereum to hold or to trade? Read our simple five minute guide on how to buy Ethereum.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1635878976427{padding-top: 2% !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Step 1. Sign Up For To An Exchange<\/h2>\n<p>There are a range of cryptocurrency exchanges where you can buy Ethereum (ETH) online, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.binance.com\/en\/register?ref=SQU59UI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Binance<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/join\/hickma_dg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coinbase<\/a> if you are starting out as they are easier to use.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2. Deposit Funds<\/h2>\n<p>You will need to deposit funds with your local currency such as USD or GBP to buy your Ethereum. Some exchanges allow you to use a credit or debit card, or you can use a direct bank transfer\/SEPA payment.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3. Find Ethereum on Exchange<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your platform you will need to search for Ethereum (ETH) in the search bar, once you have found it you can click to buy at the market price. Both exchanges will tell you the current rate and amount you will get for your purchase.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4. Move to External Wallet or HODL?<\/h2>\n<p>For extra security you can move your Ethereum to a clod wallet that is not controlled by an exchange in case of hacks or if the exchange shuts down. 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