Before registering: what you need
- Valid ID or passport (for KYC verification)
- Email address and strong password (min. 12 characters)
- Mobile phone (for 2FA)
- Bank account or payment card for deposits
Step 1: Register on an exchange
Use our referral link for Binance or OKX — you support this site at no extra cost to you. Enter your email and password. Verify your email. Immediately enable 2FA (Google Authenticator — not SMS).
Step 2: KYC verification
KYC (Know Your Customer) is required for withdrawals and larger deposits. You'll need: front and back of your ID + a selfie. Processing takes 5-30 minutes. On Binance: Menu → Identity Verification. On OKX: Profile → Verification.
Step 3: Deposit funds
Card (Visa/Mastercard) — fastest, but 1.5-2% fee.
Bank transfer (SEPA) — slower (1-3 days), but minimal or no fee.
P2P purchase — buy directly from another user. Binance P2P and OKX P2P charge no exchange fee.
Step 4: Buy cryptocurrency
Go to "Buy Crypto" or the "Spot" market. For starters, we recommend BTC (Bitcoin) or ETH (Ethereum) — largest market caps, most liquid. Enter the amount in EUR, confirm the purchase.
Step 5: Account security
- 2FA app (not SMS) — mandatory
- Anti-phishing code in settings (Binance/OKX feature)
- Withdrawal address whitelist if using an external wallet
- Never share your account or 2FA seed with anyone
How much to invest at first?
We recommend starting with an amount whose loss wouldn't significantly affect your budget — €20-100 is plenty for learning. A DCA strategy (regular small purchases) is a better approach than a single large investment.