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The reference rate shown below is indicative only. Actual buy/sell rates depend on market liquidity and fees at the time of quotation. This Bitcoin price chart tracks the price of Bitcoin against GBP over time. Learn more
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What is Bitcoin

Bitcoin was created in 2009 through a whitepaper published by an anonymous entity going by the alias of Satoshi Nakamoto.

It is a decentralised digital currency, which means that it's not owned by any central agency such as a government or a bank, and it's backed by blockchain technology.

The key role of Bitcoin is to allow for more transparent and secure transactions by using cryptography. Whenever a transaction is made using Bitcoin, it's recorded in a publicly available ledger, also known as the blockchain. Because of the blockchain, all transactions are irreversible.

There are only 21 million Bitcoins in total and its token ticker is BTC. As the first cryptocurrency created, it's often used as a trading pair for all altcoins.

If you're new to bitcoin, we think the best way to get started is to purchase a small amount to see how it works for yourself, and to research the technology and risks before trading.

Bitcoin price calculator

You can buy Bitcoin using British Pound (GBP). Use the price calculator below for more information.

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Crypto moves fast and the last thing you want is to be stuck waiting for a bank deposit to clear. With CoinJar Instant Buy you can use your Visa or Mastercard to buy crypto in seconds.

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CoinJar Exchange supports high-frequency execution for traders of all levels. Our OTC trading desk is also available for larger trades needing privacy and flexible settlement.
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    Taker fees from 0.10% and maker fees as low as 0%.
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    We store at least 90% of digital funds in an offline, wallet backed by high-level encryption.
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How to buy Bitcoin with CoinJar

Start your digital currency portfolio with CoinJar by following these simple steps.
1
Create account

Open your account and verify your identity

2
Deposit funds

Deposit GBP into your CoinJar via credit/debit card or Faster Payments

3
Start buying & selling

You're done! Now you're all set to buy and sell digital currency!

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Like all investments, cryptoassets carry risk. Due to the potential volatility of the cryptoasset markets, the value of your investments may fall significantly and lead to total loss. Cryptoassets are currently not financial products by the FCA, so you are unable to access the Financial Service Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service We use third party banking, safekeeping and payment providers, and the failure of any of these providers could also lead to a loss of your assets. We recommend you obtain financial advice before making a decision to use your credit card to purchase cryptoassets or to invest in cryptoassets.
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