
ARK (ARK) is the 427th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, valued at US$47,500,030.
ARK is a highly volatile asset capable of major price swings in a single day. Today ARK is trading for $0.273392 USD, which is lower than yesterday's trading price of $0.2760144965 USD. Over the past year, ARK's price has seen a decrease of -55%.
So before you buy ARK, make sure you understand these unique risks as well as its legal and tax status here in Canada.
If you're ready to get started, read on for step-by-step instructions on how you can buy ARK.
How to buy ARK in 4 steps
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes and all you'll need is a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, photo identification and a means of payment.
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Compare crypto exchanges
The easiest way to buy ARK is from a cryptocurrency exchange. Comparing in the table below lets you find one with the features you want such as low fees, ease of use or 24-hour customer support.
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Create an account
To create an account on an exchange, you will need to verify your email address and identity. Have some photo ID and your phone ready.
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Make a deposit
Once verified, you can deposit CAD using the payment method that best suits you – cryptocurrency, bank and card payments are widely accepted.
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Buy ARK
You can now exchange your funds for ARK. On easier-to-use exchanges, this is as simple as entering the amount you want to purchase and clicking buy. If you like, you can now withdraw your ARK to your personal wallet.
Where to buy ARK in Canada
Find an exchange to buy, sell and trade ARK by comparing deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees. Select Go to site to sign up directly with the exchange.
How we keep this ARK guide up-to-date
- ARK price data is regularly updated through data feeds so you always have the latest information.
- ARK performance data is regularly updated using automated comparisons and AI systems built by our technical experts Zak Killermann and Helen Hu.
How do I find the best places to buy ARK?
Cryptocurrency exchanges offer similar services, but differ in a few key ways – mainly fees, the range of cryptos available and payment methods. You can use our table to compare the features of popular cryptocurrency exchanges available in Canada to help you choose the one that's right for you.
Some other factors you may want to consider are customer support, user reviews, ease of use and whether or not the exchange is registered with a local regulator. This information can be found by clicking on the exchange name in the table which will take you to its review page.
What will I need to buy ARK?
To create an account on any cryptocurrency exchange you will need an email address. Some exchanges may also ask for a phone number and photo ID, so it's a good idea to have those ready.
An increasing number of cryptocurrency exchanges will ask to verify your identity before you can deposit funds and start trading ARK.
- This process is known as Know Your Customer (KYC) and usually requires photo ID and a webcam or smartphone. You may also need to prove your address by uploading a copy of a recent bank statement or utility bill.
- Some exchanges allow you to deposit and trade cryptocurrencies without passing KYC, but they will not allow you to transfer local currency from your bank account. So if you are planning on purchasing ARK with your local currency then you will need to pass KYC.
- Once you have verified your identity, it is a good idea to enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) before depositing any funds. This will increase the security of your account and help keep your funds safe.
What are the best ways to buy ARK?
Once you've created an account, you will need to deposit funds to buy ARK with. You can either deposit local currency from a bank account or credit card, or transfer cryptocurrency from another exchange or wallet. Here are some popular ways to buy ARK:
- Bank account: Transfers from local bank accounts are usually free, but you will need to double-check this with the exchange you choose – this information can be found in our table by clicking on 'view details'.
- Credit or debit card: Linking a card to your account is another convenient way to top up your account, but be aware that it usually attracts an additional fee. An advantage, though, is that you can use a card to make instant purchases or set up a recurring purchase.
- Cryptocurrency: You can usually purchase ARK by trading it for another cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or a stablecoin. This varies between exchanges though, so you will need to search for ARK on the spot market to see what cryptocurrencies it can be traded for.
What is the easiest way to buy ARK?
The easiest way to buy ARK is by placing an 'instant buy' order to purchase it for a fixed price but not all crypto exchanges offer this feature.
Alternatively, you can open a trade on the spot market which allows you to set your own price – this is the most common way to purchase cryptocurrency. Using the instant buy feature is straightforward but typically more expensive than using the spot market.
Before buying ARK, you may want to check the market conditions. To help you decide if now is the right time to buy, you can take a look at our all-time high tool to get an idea of how the price of ARK has been performing recently.
Best ARK wallets to store your ARK
You can keep your ARK on the exchange you purchased it on, or move it to a personal wallet:
- Some people like to use their own wallets to guarantee total ownership over their assets, or to use them with other applications like DeFi services.
- Hardware wallets are typically considered to be the safest type of cryptocurrency wallet, as they use a physical device to enhance security in a number of ways. You can take a look at some of our top hardware wallet picks for self-custody of your ARK below.
Ledger Nano X Wallet |
Trezor Model T Wallet |
SafePal S1 Wallet |
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Supported assets 5,500+ |
Supported assets 1,317+ |
Supported assets 30,000+ |
Price (USD) $149 |
Price (USD) $186 |
Price (USD) $49.99 |
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Is ARK a good investment?
If you are wondering whether to buy Dragonchain or any other cryptocurrency, make sure you understand the risks involved. Here are some points to take into consideration:
- Forging. ARK's staking rewards system is somewhat unique compared to other proof-of-stake networks. The rewards distribution system isn't set by a governance token or by the ARK development team – instead, each individual delegator decides how they will manage rewards. This ensures a fully decentralised staking system, however does leave users open to greater risk than networks with closely-guarded reward distributions.
- Competition and adoption. ARK is just one of many projects trying to bring blockchain solutions to the mainstream. BaaS cryptocurrencies have become quite popular, and success in this market is predicated on businesses adopting a specific network for their services. If a competitior gains traction and businesses choose one of the many other protocols to build their infrastructure upon, ARK's development may be hindered. That said, ARK hasn't had an issue with adoption thus far, boasting over 500,000 installs of their products across 250,000 active community members.
- Development team. ARK has a broad development team, comprising 30 paid members and over 100 open-source contributors from around the world. While some crypto projects shroud their developers in ambiguity, ARK is completely transparent with their team. You can find out more about their developers on the ARK website.
Today's ARK price versus ATH
Compare today's price of ARK ($0.273392 USD) against its all-time-high price of $10.22 USD on 10 January 2018. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer ARK is to reaching its ATH again.
ATH date: January 10, 2018
ARK ATH: $10.22
How to trade, convert or sell ARK
You can convert or sell your ARK with the same exchange you bought it through:- Sign in to the exchange you have ARK on.
- If you store your ARK in a digital wallet, compare crypto exchanges to convert or sell it on.
- Choose Sell or Convert and place a sell order.
- Choose the amount of ARK you'd like to convert or sell.
- Confirm the sell price and fees and close your sale of ARK.
- Complete your transaction and move your ARK to a wallet for storage.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies, including ARK, are speculative, complex and involve significant risks – they are highly volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance of ARK is no guarantee of future performance. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before relying on this information. You should also verify the nature of any product or service (including its legal status and relevant regulatory requirements) and consult the relevant Regulators' websites before making any decision. Finder, or the author, may have holdings in the ARK or any other cryptocurrency discussed.
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