How to buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in Canada

With a market cap of $11,255,546,055.00 USD, Bitcoin Cash ranks as the 14^th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in the world. It is currently trading at a price of $564.05 USD per coin and trades using the cryptocurrency code BCH.

Bitcoin Cash is a highly volatile asset capable of major price swings in a single day. So before you buy Bitcoin Cash, make sure you understand these unique risks as well as its tax and legal status in Canada.

If you want to buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada or track its performance, keep reading to see the latest BCH price, market cap and trading volume along with a step-by-step guide on how to invest in BCH crypto in Canada.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) summary

Current price	$564.05
All-time high	$3,785.82
All-time low	$76.93
1-year price change	▲ +8.87%
Market cap	$11.26B
Market cap rank	#14
Total volume (24h)	$466.46M
Circulating supply	19,968,487
Max supply	21,000,000
Where to buy BCH	Buy on Paybis

All monetary values in this table are in USD and were last updated on December 18, 2025.

How to buy Bitcoin Cash in 5 steps

The whole process of buying BCH can take as little as 15 minutes, and all you need is a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, photo identification and a means of payment. Follow these five steps to learn how to buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada:

1. Compare crypto exchanges

   The easiest way to buy Bitcoin Cash is through a cryptocurrency exchange. Choose an exchange that offers low fees, a user-friendly platform or 24-hour customer support. You can easily see top picks in our guide to the best crypto exchanges in Canada, or compare options below.

2. Create an account

   To create an account on an exchange, you will need to provide an email address, come up with a strong password and verify your identity through a process called KYC, which requires government-issued photo ID.

3. Make a deposit

   Once verified, you can deposit CAD using the payment method that best suits you. Common methods like Interac e-Transfer, bank wire and debit card payments are widely accepted on Canadian-friendly exchanges.

4. Buy Bitcoin Cash

   You can now exchange your funds for Bitcoin Cash. On beginner-friendly exchanges, this is as simple as searching for the coin name (Bitcoin Cash) or its crypto code (BCH), entering the CAD or BCH amount you want to purchase and clicking "Buy."

5. Secure your Bitcoin Cash

   Consider transferring your BCH to help protect against hacks, scams, platforms going bankrupt and other risks of keeping crypto on an exchange.

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Where to buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada

We've curated a list of legitimate crypto exchanges below where you can buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada to help you compare deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees.

Bitcoin Cash price

The recent Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price is $564.05 USD per coin, which is +2.01% higher than the previous day's trading price of $552.95 USD. Over the past 30 days, BCH's price has changed by +11.65%, from $505.20 USD to the current price of $564.05 USD. Compared to this time last year, Bitcoin Cash's price has seen an increase of +8.87% to its value as a cryptocurrency.

What is Bitcoin Cash's all-time high?

Bitcoin Cash reached its all-time high of $3,785.82 USD on December 20, 2017. After that, it dropped by -97.97% to its all-time low of $76.93 USD on December 16, 2018. It has since climbed back up to its current price of $564.05 USD.

Historical Bitcoin Cash price chart

You can use this chart to track BCH price performance over time.

Can I buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Bitcoin Cash in Canada. Simply open an account with a crypto exchange that operates in Canada and supports Bitcoin Cash—like the ones in our curated list above—and place a "buy" order. For example, Paybis supports Bitcoin Cash and is a registered crypto exchange in Canada.

Because Bitcoin Cash is decentralized, it isn't tied to any single country. That means you can buy and sell it from anywhere in the world, including Canada, as long as you have internet access.

What is Bitcoin Cash?

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a fork of Bitcoin (BTC), which means it is similar but different to the original. Bitcoin Cash arose due a disagreement between various Bitcoin stakeholders, who wanted to take the protocol in different directions. As a result the blockchain forked, resulting in two separate blockchains and cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin received the majority of community support and held onto the name, while Bitcoin Cash established itself as a competitor. Bitcoin Cash is designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions than Bitcoin.

What will I need to buy Bitcoin Cash?

To create an account with your chosen crypto platform, you only need an email address or mobile number. This will usually allow you to deposit cryptocurrency, but not CAD.

If you want to buy Bitcoin Cash with Canadian dollars, you'll need to pass a Know Your Customer (KYC) check.

This is a standard security procedure for most exchanges in Canada and requires you to upload government-issued photo ID, and, in some cases, a selfie with today's date.

KYC is usually approved instantly, but in rare cases, you may have to wait a few hours or days.

Can I buy Bitcoin Cash with a credit card?

Several crypto exchanges in Canada accept credit cards as an instant purchase method. However, before buying Bitcoin Cash with a credit card, you should be aware of the additional cost and risks involved.

For instance, credit card fees are usually higher than bank transfers or e‑Transfers. Some card issuers may even block cryptocurrency transactions or treat them as cash advances, which are more expensive. Plus, if you don't pay off your credit card within your statement period, you may end up paying interest on your card balance and losing money if the price moves quickly.

For example, if you were to use a credit card to buy Bitcoin Cash, you could end up paying this:

• Price of BCH: $564.05 USD
• Purchase amount: 1 BCH
• Estimated exchange fee (3%): $16.92 USD
• Total cost: $580.97 USD

If it took you three months to pay off your Bitcoin Cash purchase at a credit card interest rate of 19.99% APR, you would pay an additional $29.03 USD in interest on top of what you originally paid to buy Bitcoin Cash.

This example can help you compare the relative cost of buying Bitcoin Cash with a credit card versus other lower‑fee methods like Interac e-Transfers.

You can check the table of Canadian crypto exchanges above to see which ones accept credit cards for buying Bitcoin Cash, or visit our guide on buying crypto with a credit card for more details.

Can I buy Bitcoin Cash with a debit card?

Yes, it is possible to buy Bitcoin Cash with a debit card, as most Canadian crypto exchanges accept debit cards as an instant payment method.

To buy Bitcoin Cash with a debit card, you'll typically need to go through the standard steps to purchase crypto on your preferred platform and then select debit from the list of payment options (e.g. Interac e-Transfer, debit card, credit card) before completing your purchase.

Just note that there are often higher fees for crypto purchases with cards (both debit and credit) compared to paying with Interac e-Transfer or with another cryptocurrency.

Is buying Bitcoin Cash crypto a good investment?

Buying cryptocurrencies is risky. Digital currencies are complicated and speculative assets, and there are multiple factors that can have an effect on the value of any coin or token.

Make sure you research and understand the driving forces behind crypto price movements before making a purchase. If you're thinking of buying Bitcoin Cash, consider the following factors:

Branding: Bitcoin Cash is not the same as Bitcoin, despite attempts by some to confused new users. As such, do not think of BCH as a cheaper version of Bitcoin, they are distinctly different cryptocurrencies

Difference to Bitcoin: The primary difference between Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin is that BCH uses larger (32MB) blocks, which means it can fit more transactions in each block. This makes for cheaper and faster transaction times

Distribution: When the hard fork occurred, Bitcoin Cash coins were distributed to all bitcoin holders at a 1:1 ratio. If you held Bitcoin in August 2017 when the fork occurred, you may have unclaimed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) coins in your wallet already

Adoption: Bitcoin Cash originated in mid-2017 and has failed to establish itself as the primary Bitcoin blockchain in that time. As such, be wary of the future of Bitcoin Cash, given it's failure to replace Bitcoin

Dwindling usage: Data from blockchain research firm Chainalysis of payments received by 17 of the largest cryptocurrency merchant processing services worldwide revealed that Bitcoin Cash payments diminished by almost two thirds (-65%) between March and May 2018. However, it's worth pointing out that bitcoin experienced an even larger usage drop (~85%) during the same period

Capabilities: During stress tests conducted in September 2018, Bitcoin Cash showed it was capable of handling up to 25,000 transactions per block. This equates to around 40 transactions per second (tps), which is well above Bitcoin's maximum capacity of around 7

So many bitcoins: Bitcoin Cash is one of several bitcoin forks to include bitcoin in its name, with others including Bitcoin Diamond and Bitcoin Gold. Forked coins are viewed with scepticism by many crypto enthusiasts, while there's also the risk that the sheer number of bitcoin variants available confuses and reduces the number of potential buyers

• Price volatility: Bitcoin Cash's price is largely based on speculation, meaning it can rise or fall quickly. For example, Bitcoin Cash's price has increased by 0.69% in just the last seven days.

• Transactions can't be reversed: Once you submit a transaction to the crypto network, it can't be cancelled or reversed. Double-check the receiving address before submitting a Bitcoin Cash purchase order or moving Bitcoin Cash off an exchange. One good way to do this is to verify the first and last four digits of the wallet address before sending. There is no way to refund Bitcoin Cash sent to the wrong address.

• Regulatory uncertainty: The regulatory environment for Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies is constantly changing. It's important to understand how international rulings have the potential to impact Bitcoin Cash's future—for better or worse.

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Where to store your Bitcoin Cash once you buy it

There are two main options for storing Bitcoin Cash once you've bought it—keep it on an exchange or store it in your own personal wallet. Take a look at our guide to the best crypto wallets in Canada to see our top picks.

While it can be more convenient to leave your Bitcoin Cash on an exchange, you're vulnerable to risk if the exchange gets hacked or compromised in another way.

It's generally much safer to store your crypto on a software or hardware wallet, which gives you full control and custody of your coins.

How is Bitcoin Cash taxed in Canada?

Like all crypto, Bitcoin Cash is considered a commodity for tax purposes by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). That means it will be taxed similarly to other investments like stocks and ETFs.

Money you get from selling Bitcoin Cash can be treated as income or capital gains. That said, the CRA will tax crypto profits differently if you're a casual Bitcoin Cash buyer than if your crypto profits are classified as business income.

You can learn more about how crypto taxes work in our guide to crypto tax in Canada.

Bottom line

Keep in mind that buying Bitcoin Cash can be risky. But if you decide to invest in Bitcoin Cash, look for a regulated crypto exchange in Canada that supports BCH, and make sure to store your crypto securely.

Once you've bought Bitcoin Cash, think about your short and long-term goals. Crypto markets can be very volatile, so keep an eye on Bitcoin Cash's price over time to decide whether to keep it on an exchange, sell it or move it to your wallet.

Frequently asked questions about buying Bitcoin Cash in Canada

• How do I buy Bitcoin Cash instantly?

  You can quickly purchase Bitcoin Cash on trading platforms like Kraken or Paybis. If you already have a funded account with an exchange like this, then you can buy Bitcoin Cash instantly.

  Otherwise, many crypto exchanges also offer an "instant buy" feature using a credit card. However, be warned that this comes with higher fees and other added risks. Use our list of exchanges to look for a platform that offers various types of deposits to get started.

• What is Bitcoin Cash worth today?

  Bitcoin Cash is currently worth $564.05 USD today. For some context, it was worth +8.87% more a year ago.

• How are crypto exchanges regulated in Canada?

  Crypto exchanges operating in Canada are required to register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). This agency safeguards the Canadian financial system by working to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

  Many crypto trading platforms in Canada have taken the added step of registering with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), which creates and enforces policies designed to help protect investors from unfair and fraudulent market activity.

  Exchanges that are registered with the CSA and FINTRAC are:

  • Subject to federal regulation and laws
  • More likely to offer regional customer support
  • More likely to support CAD transactions and local payment methods like EFTs and bank transfers