https://ift.tt/SfWPp7s To Buy Bitcoin in Brazil?

 With over 1.5 million users, Mercado Bitcoin accepts Real (BRL) deposits and facilitates quick and easy transactions.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
R $ 2.90 + 1.99%
Trading fees:
0.30% – 0.70%
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer, Wire Transfer
Supported fiat:
BRL

  The exchange claims to store the majority of its assets offline
  Mobile App (Android and iOS)
  Good for Beginners

A small selection of available cryptocurrencies
Medium fees

With over 650,000 users, Foxbit represents a 41% market share of the Bitcoin market in Brazil. FoxBit claims that a large percentage of funds are being stored in a cold wallet. This being said, the exchange has not been immune to security breaches. An incident in April 2018 caused around 58 Bitcoin ($540,000) to be withdrawn from the exchange. Foxbit has since strengthened security.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
1.39% + R $ 1.89
Trading fees:
0.25% – 0.50%
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer
Supported fiat:
BRL

  Good for Beginners
  Widely popular in Bitcoin

Only Bitcoin available
Average fees

The exchange is regulated in 4 countries – CySec (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), and FSAS (Seychelles). The headquarters of the company is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. eToro has over 17 million users in approximately 100 countries. The main features of eToro are Retail Leverage, Pro Leverage, Customisable Leverage, Deleveraged Trading, Copy-Trading, Spot Trading, and Demo account. eToro supports more than 45 currency pairs.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
$5
Trading fees:
0.75 % – 4.9 % spread depending on the cryptocurrency
Payment Methods:
15+ (Credit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, EWallets, etc.)
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, and 20+ more

  Competitive trading fees
  Various exciting features such as demo account
  User-friendly interfaces
It has been active on the crypto market for a very long time

$5 withdrawal fee
Lack of stocks and other investment options

There are various reasons why Binance became so popular so quickly with the main ones being a professional attitude, friendly and transparent CEO, low trading fees, and the large number of cryptocurrencies supported by the platform. In fact, the number of cryptocurrencies supported is over 350 and Binance is supported in over 60 countries. The founder of the exchange is Changpeng Zhao. Binance’s headquarters are in Hong Kong, HK.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Vary from crypto to crypto
Trading fees:
0.1%
Payment Methods:
Debit Card, Credit Card, SWIFT, Bank Transfer (SEPA), and more
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, RUB, and 15+ more

  The largest cryptocurrency platform
  Various advanced services and features
  Low fees and high liquidity
A large number of cryptocurrencies supported

Not fully registered
Hacked in 2019

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Cons

Today, Kraken is available in more than 170 countries around the world. It is registered under FinCEN in the U.S., but residents from New York and Washington aren’t allowed to use it. It is a user-friendly exchange and an excellent platform for safe and secure transactions. It supports buy/sell, send/receive, exchange, margin trading, OTC trading, staking, limit, market, and stop-loss limit order, futures, take profit market order, and more.

Deposit fees:
EUR SEPA Deposit (Free) – EEA countries only USD Bank Wire Deposit ($5 USD) – US onlyEUR Bank Wire Deposit (€10) – outside the US only USD Bank Wire Deposit ($10 USD) – outside US onlyJPY Bank deposit (Free, ¥5,000 deposit minimum) – Japan-only USD, Wire Deposit (Free)
Withdrawal fees:
Cryptocurrency: Fees vary, SEPA Withdrawal (€0.09) – EEA countries only USD Bank Wire Withdrawal ($5 USD) – US only USD Bank Wire Withdrawal ($60 USD) – outside US onlyEUR Bank Wire Withdrawal (€60) – outside US onlyJPY Bank withdrawal (¥20) – Japan onlyCAD EFT Withdrawal ($10 CAD)
Trading fees:
Maker: 0.16%Taker: 0.28%
Payment Methods:
Fedwire, Bank Transfer (SEPA), SWIFT, Wire Transfer, Etana Custody, Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), FPS, CHAPS, and BACS, PayID, Osko
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD

  170+ countries supported
  Never been hacked
  Mobile App (iOS and Android)
Various payment methods
A wide range of cryptocurrencies is available

Fees slightly above the industry average
Limited customer support

This centralized exchange supports fiat to crypto purchases, margin trading, spot trading, staking, lending, leverage, and savings. It has more than 100 cryptocurrencies available for trade and over 220 trading pairs. Today, Cex.io is available in more than 180 countries around the globe (including the U.S.). Cex.io applies AML and KYC policies, and it is registered with The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Deposit fees:
 0 – 3.99 %
Withdrawal fees:
0 – 3 %
Trading fees:
0 – 0.25 %
Payment Methods:
Credit Card, Bank transfer, ACH, Epay, Skrill, SEPA, Faster Payments
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, RUB

  Regulated and licensed
  Well Established Company
  Mobile App (Android and iOS)
Great support

Lower liquidity than other exchanges
Extensive Verification Process

The main focus of the exchange is on accessing multiple altcoins, deep liquidity, and advanced trading features. Bitfinex offers advanced trading features such as margin trading, margin funding, or multiple order types. Furthermore, Bitfinex supports staking, lending, and borrowing of crypto assets.

Deposit fees:
0.1 %
Withdrawal fees:
0.1 %
Trading fees:
0 – 0.2 %
Payment Methods:
Debit/Credit Cards, ACH Transfer, Wire Transfer
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and CNH

  It offers advanced trading and investment features
  Competitive fees
  Great mobile apps
It has been active on the crypto market for a very long time

It was hacked in 2016
Not suitable for complete beginners

Bitstamp has an extremely large user base – over 4 million. The exchange is considered one of the most secure and safest ones to its longevity on the crypto market.
The main services of the platform are buying and selling cryptocurrencies, spot trading, and staking. However, keep in mind that Bitstamp does not support some of the advanced trading services such as margin or future trading.

Deposit fees:
0 – 5 %
Withdrawal fees:
Sepa – 3 EUR, ACH – Free, Credit cards – 5%, International wire – 0.1%, and crypto – depends on the asset (0.0005 BTC)
Trading fees:
0 – 0.5 %
Payment Methods:
Credit/Debit Card, ACH Transfer, SEPA, USD Wallet, Faster Payments, and International Wire.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP

  Competitive fees
  Security and safety on a high level
  The longevity on the crypto market
Suitable for all types of traders (beginners and experienced ones)

The number of coins could be higher (50)
The number of coins available for staking could be higher (2)
No advanced trading services such as staking or margin trading

The numerous security measures (Escrow, Reputation System, etc.) make the platform a safe and reliable Bitcoin trading place. LocalBitcoins doesn’t use the usual brokerage business model. Instead, as a P2P network, it works by connecting sellers and buyers that are located in the same area. You post an ad on the website and state the exchange rate and the desired payment method. Users in the local area can reply to the advertisement and arrange a meet-up either online or in person. The whole process is pretty straightforward.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
1%
Payment Methods:
SEPA, Wire Transfer, Paypal, WeChat, MoneyGram, Credit Card, Debit Card, etc.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, and more (most currencies)

  Various payment options
  One of the oldest P2P crypto exchanges
  Accessible worldwide
High liquidity

Many scammers join the platform
Fees are higher than usual

The headquarters of the company is in NY, US. Paxful offers a simple, easy way to buy crypto assets. Moreover, if you would like to spread the word about Paxful while generating a 2% revenue from any amount bought, there is Paxful’s affiliate program called “virtual kiosk”.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
0.5% – 5%
Trading fees:
No buyer fee, seller fee varies from 0.5% to 5%
Payment Methods:
Over 350 payment methods are available
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and many more

  An incredible number of payment methods
  Easy-to-use platform
Available in more than 180 countries
Security is on a high level

No trading features
It is not regulated