How to buy Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in the UK

Learn how to buy Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on 4+ crypto exchanges in our step-by-step guide.

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Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is a cryptoasset that currently ranks as the 16th largest by market cap (that's the total value of Wrapped Bitcoin in circulation – $9.6 billion).

Like all cryptoassets, it's highly volatile, and capable of major price swings in a single day. As of 7 October, WBTC is trading for $63,480.00 (£48,479.68), an increase of 1.54% against $62,516.39 24 hours earlier. Over the past year, Wrapped Bitcoin's price has seen a barnstorming increase of 126.97%.

How to buy Wrapped Bitcoin in 4 steps

  1. Compare crypto exchanges
    The easiest way to buy Wrapped Bitcoin 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Make a deposit
    Once verified, you can deposit funds using the payment method that best suits you – cryptocurrency, bank and card payments are widely accepted.
  4. Buy Wrapped Bitcoin
    You can now exchange your funds for Wrapped Bitcoin. 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 Wrapped Bitcoin to your personal wallet.

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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Where to buy Wrapped Bitcoin

Find an exchange to buy, sell and trade Wrapped Bitcoin by comparing deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees. Select "Go to site" to sign up directly with the exchange.

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Name Product GXFCY Finder Score FCA-registered Minimum deposit Cryptocurrencies Offer
eToro UK
4.2
★★★★★
$100

100

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Kraken
3.8
★★★★★
£1

238

Uphold
3.9
★★★★★
£10

284

CoinJar Cryptocurrency Exchange
4.4
★★★★★
£10

63

Coinpass Cryptocurrency Exchange
Coinpass Cryptocurrency Exchange
4.0
★★★★★
£10

13

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These exchanges cover a wide range of cryptocurrencies, but we can’t guarantee they’ll all offer this coin.

Is it a good time to buy Wrapped Bitcoin?

Only you can make the decision about when is the best time to buy Wrapped Bitcoin. However, here are some things to consider as part of your research.

Take a look at the fundamentals of Wrapped Bitcoin. What type of coin is it? Utility, payment or governance token etc? How large is its market cap? How many coins are in circulation? All this will help you to understand how Wrapped Bitcoin works and how much risk is involved.

Also consider how has performed so far. Our charts below show you Wrapped Bitcoin's performance over time as well as its all time high.

Wrapped Bitcoin to USD and GBP calculator

Our calculator works out how much Wrapped Bitcoin would be worth in USD and GBP, depending on how much you hold or are looking to purchase.

WBTC price last updated 7 October 2024, 06:10 UTC.

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Frequently asked questions

*Cryptocurrencies aren't regulated in the UK and there's no protection from the Financial Ombudsman or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Your capital is at risk. Capital gains tax on profits may apply.

Cryptocurrencies are speculative and investing in them involves significant risks - they're highly volatile, vulnerable to hacking and sensitive to secondary activity. The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This content shouldn't be interpreted as a recommendation to invest. Before you invest, you should get advice and decide whether the potential return outweighs the risks. Finder, or the author, may have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.

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