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You can buy Cardano (ADA) on a cryptocurrency exchange like Independent Reserve. These specialised marketplaces that allow you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and work similar to stock trading platforms. ADA is the native cryptocurrency of the Cardano blockchain. Here's how to buy Cardano.
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.
Find an exchange to buy, sell and trade ADA by comparing deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees. Select Go to site to sign up directly with the provider.
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 Singapore 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.
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 Cardano.
Once you've created an account, you will need to deposit funds to buy ADA with. You can either deposit local currency from a bank account or credit card, or transfer cryptocurrency from another exchange or wallet. Here are popular deposit methods to buy ADA on the following exchanges:
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The easiest way to buy ADA 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 ADA, 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 Analysis tools to get an idea of how the price of Cardano has been performing recently.
You can keep your ADA on the exchange you purchased it on, or move it to a personal wallet:
Cardano aims to challenge Ethereum as the premier smart contract platform. Despite recent progress, there remain several aspects of the project you may want to consider before investing. Weighing the various benefits and risks of the protocol can help you make an informed decision:
Additional information about Cardano can be found using our ADA analysis tools.
Compare today's price of Cardano ($0.447852 USD) against its all-time-high price of $3.09 USD on 02 September 2021. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer ADA is to reaching its ATH again.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies, including Cardano, are speculative, complex and involve significant risks – they are highly volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance of ADA 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 Cardano or any other cryptocurrency discussed.
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