Qtum (QTUM) is the 127th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, valued at US$330,035,878.
Qtum is a highly volatile asset capable of major price swings in a single day. Today QTUM is trading for $3.15 USD, which is higher than yesterday's trading price of $2.92 USD. Over the past year, Qtum's price has seen a decrease of -55%.
So before you buy Qtum, 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 and a list of trading platforms like Binance you can use to buy Qtum.
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 QTUM 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 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.
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 Qtum.
The easiest way to buy QTUM 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 QTUM, 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 Qtum has been performing recently.
You can keep your QTUM on the exchange you purchased it on, or move it to a personal wallet:
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Before purchasing or holding any crypto, it’s essential that you’re fully aware of all the risks involved. If you’re thinking of buying QTUM, first make sure you consider the following:
Additional information about Qtum can be found using our QTUM analysis tools.
Compare today's price of Qtum ($3.15 USD) against its all-time-high price of $100.22 USD on 06 January 2018. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer QTUM is to reaching its ATH again.
* 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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