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Crypto Exchange Binance, do you want to open an account on the World's most popular Crypto Exchange?

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy, sell, and trade different cryptocurrencies. Changpeng Zhao, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency industry, founded it in 2017.

By P. MyburghPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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The Binance platform supports numerous cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and others. It also provides several trading options, such as spot trading, margin trading, and futures trading. Furthermore, Binance provides a variety of tools and features for traders, including price charts, technical analysis indicators, and trading bots.

Binance is the World's most popular cryptocurrency exchanges

Binance has grown to become one of the world's most popular cryptocurrency exchanges due to its user-friendly interface, low fees, and diverse range of cryptocurrencies. It has also launched a decentralised exchange (DEX), a blockchain platform (Binance Smart Chain), and a cryptocurrency debit card.

You are thinking you want to buy some Crypto, but you don’t know how.

Let me show you how to “Register Account” at Binance

This can be accomplished via the website or the app store. Choose 'Register Account' and follow the on-screen instructions. You must notify Binance of your location because the process varies depending on where you live. They will also allow you to create either a personal or a business account, depending on your needs.

Binance requires an email and phone number to be registered to the account at the time of writing for UK customers. Following completion of these steps, they require additional verification from a registered form of ID, such as a driver's licence or passport.

After you've created an account, you're free to explore Binance.

You can use Binance in two different ways: Binance and Binance Lite. Binance is set to normal by default. Binance Lite is a pared-down version of Binance. It is presented in a much simpler format, but there are fewer tokens available. To switch to Binance Lite, click the human icon in the upper left corner of the home page and then click the Binance Lite option.

By expanding the human icon drop down menu on the top left of the home screen, funds can be added to the account. Choose 'Payment Methods,' and then enter your bank card in the 'Cash Payment Methods' section. Please keep in mind that since the FCA ruling on Binance in June 2021, many UK bank accounts have been barred from depositing to Binance; however, some crypto-friendly banks have since lifted this restriction. Check with your bank before making a payment to ensure that your account will not be blocked.

Buying Cryptocurrency

Buying cryptocurrency on Binance can appear difficult at first glance. If you are a beginner, it may be prudent to begin trading on Binance Lite and gradually progress to full Binance. When you deposit money into Binance, it will appear in your spot wallet as GBP. You can then exchange it for a variety of different cryptocurrencies. Binance has a limited number of pairs per crypto asset; it is recommended that you research how to convert your fiat into your desired cryptocurrency before depositing funds. This way, you can save money by purchasing the desired asset in as few steps as possible.

Sending Cryptocurrency

You can also transfer cryptocurrency from another exchange or wallet to Binance. To do so, locate the coin you want to send to Binance in the Binance spot wallet. If you want to send USDC from an Ethereum wallet to Binance, for example, you will open the USDC tab in the spot wallet. This is your spot USDC wallet. If you choose the deposit option, you will be able to deposit USDC into your account. You must choose the appropriate network to send the USDC on.

Because we will be sending USDC on the Ethereum network in this example, we will select Ethereum (ERC20). This will provide you with a QR code as well as a deposit address. Either can be used as a destination address. If you are sending from your own accounts on a single device, copy and paste the deposit address into the wallet from which you will send the cryptocurrency.

You can scan the QR code if you have two devices. Then, follow the instructions for the original wallet to send the cryptocurrency to your Binance account.

To withdraw funds from Binance, copy and paste the destination address into the address location box that appears when you select the withdraw option. Check that you are sending funds through the correct network. To send cryptocurrency out of Binance, you must enter your 2FA.

Withdraw your cryptocurrency

To withdraw fiat currency from Binance, you must first convert your crypto assets into your fiat currency. Once finished, go to your fiat wallet and select the withdraw option. You can then select how much fiat you want to withdraw and how you want to withdraw it. The withdrawal method may differ depending on your fiat and location. At the time of writing, the only option in the UK is to withdraw to a Bank Card, which incurs a 1% fee.

Binance's security features include the ability to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your accounts. It will allow you to set up this 2FA using a mobile number, email, or Google Authenticator. Make a note of all your passwords and accounts and keep them somewhere safe so you don't lose access to your Binance account.

Binance offers more than just spot purchases of crypto assets. You can obtain a Binance Card, which will allow you to directly spend your crypto assets. To be used in this manner, crypto assets must first be deposited into your funding wallet. Following the confirmation of the real-world transaction, the assets can be sold.

On their financial products, Binance also provides Margin and Futures. These financial products are high-risk investments that use capital to increase profits. They have the potential to result in the liquidation of a trading account, so they should be thoroughly researched before attempting.

Binance Earn, a location where you can stake your tokens for fixed or variable APR, is available to Binance users. They also provide a high-risk version of staking known as 'Liquid Swap,' which offers higher APR but comes with the risk of losing more capital.

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P. Myburgh

I started by writing my own book and then took time out to hone my skills. I want to cover everything from breaking news to in-depth feature stories. I love Crypto Currencies, Finance, self-help matters and world politics.

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