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2014-12-03    
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Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
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2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
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2014-12-09    
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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.

Author Bio: Alison Lurie is a farmer of words in the field of creativity. She is an experienced independent content writer with a demonstrated history of working in the writing and editing industry. She is a multi-niche content chef who loves cooking new things.