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The International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare
2015-01-10 - 2015-01-14    
All Day
Registration is Open! Please join us on January 10-14, 2015 for our fifteenth annual IMSH at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Over [...]
Finding Time for HIPAA Amid Deafening Administrative Noise
2015-01-14    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
January 14, 2015, Web Conference 12pm CST | 1pm EST | 11am MT | 10am PST | 9am AKST | 8am HAST Main points covered: [...]
Meaningful Use  Attestation, Audits and Appeals - A Legal Perspective
2015-01-15    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join Jim Tate, HITECH Answers  and attorney Matt R. Fisher for our first webinar event in the New Year.   Target audience for this webinar: [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2015-01-20 - 2015-01-21    
All Day
iHT2 [eye-h-tee-squared]: 1. an awe-inspiring summit featuring some of the world.s best and brightest. 2. great food for thought that will leave you begging for more. 3. [...]
Chronic Care Management: How to Get Paid
2015-01-22    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Under a new chronic care management program authorized by CMS and taking effect in 2015, you can bill for care that you are probably already [...]
Proper Management of Medicare/Medicaid Overpayments to Limit Risk of False Claims
2015-01-28    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
January 28, 2015 Web Conference 12pm CST | 1pm EST | 11am MT | 10am PST | 9AM AKST | 8AM HAST Topics Covered: Identify [...]
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3 Things You Need to Know When Buying Bitcoin

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3 Things You Need to Know When Buying Bitcoin

Are you curious about digital currency and Bitcoin in general? You might have been conservative about investments by sticking to the stock market. But because Bitcoin is seen as the economy’s future, it might be wise to start now. Fortunately, you can buy Bitcoin safely and see some great returns on your money.

Naysayers who claim it is not safe have not done their research on Bitcoin. As long as you do your due diligence in researching Bitcoin, you can get in the game quite easily and safely. However, if you are still hesitant in buying Bitcoin, you should be aware of the following so you will be able to buy safely.

Do your research

A digital currency such as Bitcoin is making waves in the global economy. Of course, as with any financial value, the buying process also has its risks. But just the same as buying stocks or shares, you must do your research before you purchase Bitcoin, so you know what you’re getting yourself into.

For one, it’s important to understand that Bitcoin is one of many digital currencies available in the market, so it is not as broad as you think. You can research the value of Bitcoin, how volatile it is in the market, and the protection you will get if Bitcoin loses a lot of value. Even though it might not be as stable as the stock exchange, it’s still been a leading currency in the market for many years.

Find the best brokerage or app.

There are many ways for you to buy Bitcoin safely. Before, it used to be through brokerages and other methods that involved a third party. However, recent developments have led to direct purchases through certain applications.

Because there are more options now for you to get Bitcoin, you can be easily fooled by convenience or several other factors. Make sure that you find the best brokerage or app that many investment experts have reviewed. Ask for reliable recommendations and look at the reviews of the apps that are available so you will know if you can trust them.

Deposit funds safely

To buy Bitcoin, you will need to deposit fiat currency. The deposit process can help you determine if you can trust the brokerage or app. For instance, the app should ask for necessary information about you before setting up an account and depositing funds.

You should not choose ones that do not confirm your identity because this is usually a sign that they don’t take their security seriously. Another chance to confirm is to ask your bank if they allow such transactions with said app. If they do, then the digital currency app you are looking at has been verified.

These are some of the things you need to do when deciding to buy Bitcoin. It is not only about convenience. You are putting actual funds into the account, after all. The risk is much higher as opposed to traditional brokerages.

However, you can buy safely as long as you find the right one.

Do extensive research on Bitcoin before you decide to buy it. The next step would be to find the best brokerage or app, and then you can confirm through the depositing process. Once these are done, you can safely buy Bitcoin so you can invest in the future.

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