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How to buy ICON (ICX) in the UK
Learn how to buy ICON (ICX) on 3+ crypto exchanges in our step-by-step guide.
ICON (ICX) is the 160th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, valued at US$213,384,472.
ICON is a highly volatile asset capable of major price swings in a single day. Today ICX is trading for $0.222497 USD, which is higher than yesterday's trading price of $0.211316578 USD. Over the past year, ICON's price has seen a decrease of -45%.
So before you buy ICON, make sure you understand these unique risks as well as its legal and tax status here in the UK.
If you're ready to get started, read on for step-by-step instructions on how you can buy ICON.
How to buy ICON 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 ICON 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 GBP using the payment method that best suits you – cryptocurrency, bank and card payments are widely accepted.
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Buy ICON
You can now exchange your funds for ICON. 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 ICON to your personal wallet.
Crypto is unregulated in the UK; there's no consumer protection; value can rise or fall; tax on profits may apply*.
Where to buy ICON in the UK
Find an exchange to buy, sell and trade ICX by comparing deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees. Select Go to site to sign up directly with the exchange.
Crypto is unregulated in the UK; there's no consumer protection; value can rise or fall; tax on profits may apply*.
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How we keep this ICON guide up-to-date
- ICX price data is regularly updated through data feeds so you always have the latest information.
- ICON 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 ICON?
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 the UK 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 ICON?
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 ICON.
- 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 ICX 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 is the easiest way to buy ICON?
The easiest way to buy ICX 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 ICX, 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 ICON has been performing recently.
Best ICON wallets to store your ICX
You can keep your ICX 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 ICX below.
Ledger Nano X Wallet |
Trezor Model T Wallet |
SafePal S1 Wallet |
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Supported assets 5,500+ |
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See more of the best crypto wallets
Crypto is unregulated in the UK; there's no consumer protection; value can rise or fall; tax on profits may apply*.
Is ICON a good investment?
As with all investments, there are inherent risk factors that must be considered before adding ICX to your wallet:
- Ownership. ICON is operated by a company called ICONLOOP, which was formed in a joint venture between several Korean universities and the DAYLI Financial Group.
- Adoption. ICON’s goal to create a blockchain-based hub for a huge range of services has a very clear real-world use case. However, such an objective means that global adoption of ICON is pivotal to its success. For ICON to take off, its presence must extend beyond Korean businesses and individuals.
- dApp development. The ICON network allows for the development of dApps using its smart contract protocol called SCORE (Smart Contract on Reliable Network). Following upcoming third-party projects being released on ICON is a good way to track the development and growing use-cases of the network.
Today's ICON price versus ATH
Compare today's price of ICON ($0.222497 USD) against its all-time-high price of $13.16 USD on 09 January 2018. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer ICX is to reaching its ATH again.
ICON's price: $0.222497
ATH date: January 09, 2018
ATH date: January 09, 2018
1.69%
ICON ATH: $13.16
How to trade, convert or sell ICON
You can convert or sell your ICX with the same exchange you bought it through:- Sign in to the exchange you have ICX on.
- If you store your ICON 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 ICX you'd like to convert or sell.
- Confirm the sell price and fees and close your sale of ICON.
- Complete your transaction and move your ICX to a wallet for storage.
* 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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