{"headers":{"Content-Type":"application\/x-www-form-urlencoded"},"body":"source_lang=&target_lang=PT-PT&tag_handling=xml&split_sentences=1&preserve_formatting=1&text=A+guide+to+buying+Bitcoin&text=Learn+where+and+how+to+buy+Bitcoin.+Find+out+where+to+store+it+once+you+have+bought+it.&text=Many+people%2C+although+curious%2C+shy+away+from+investing+in+Bitcoin.+Mostly%2C+because+it+seems+like+a+complicated+investment+opportunity%2C+others+are+aware+that+there+are+many+Bitcoin+scams+making+its+rounds+on+the+internet+and+many+people+have+lost+their+earnings+this+way.+We+can+assure+you+that+Bitcoin+does+have+many+profitable+opportunities+for+investors+and+is+growing+in+popularity+faster+than+we+think.+It+is+important+to+us+that+you+understand+how+to+buy+bitcoin+and+how+it+works+before+investing+in+it.+This+way+you+will+have+all+the+information+you+need+to+make+an+informed+investment+decision.%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EBefore+we+begin%3A+Here+are+some+key+takeaways+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3EBitcoin+came+into+existence+in+2009+and+was+created+by+software+developer+Satoshi+Nakamoto+%28Pseudonym%29+.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3EBitcoin+is+a+virtual+currency%2C+which+means+it+exists+online+and+cannot+be+printed+or+withdrawn.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3EBitcoin+is+decentralized+and+is+not+governed+by+any+financial+institution+or+central+authority.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3EAll+Bitcoin+Transactions+are+kept+in+a+public+ledger.+This+is+completely+transparent+and+this+way+transactions+can+be+traced.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3EAlthough+it+is+nearly+impossible+for+your+Bitcoin+to+be+hacked%2C+it+is+possible+for+your+Bitcoin+Wallet+to+be+compromised.+Therefore+it+is+important+that+you+store+it+securely.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0A%0A%3Chr+%2F%3E%0A%0A%3Ch2%3EWhat+you+need+to+begin%3C%2Fh2%3E%0AA+new+investor+needs+a+few+things+before+%3Ca+href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coininsider.com%2Fpt-pt%2Fbitcoin-bank%2F%22%3Epurchasing+Bitcoin%3C%2Fa%3E.+This+includes+a+cryptocurrency+exchange+account%2C+personal+identification+documents%2C+a+secure+internet+connection+and+a+method+of+payment.+We+do+recommend+that+all+Bitcoin+investors+have+their+own+personal+wallet+outside+of+the+exchange+account.+It+is+possible+to+get+Bitcoin+at+specific+ATMs%2C+but+it+is+important+to+note+that+Bitcoin+ATMs+now+require+government-issued+IDs+as+of+early+2020.+We+do+not+recommend+that+new+investors+rely+on+Bitcoin+ATMs.%0A%0AEager+Bitcoin+investors+must+prioritise+their+security+and+privacy.+You+may+not+be+able+to+accumulate+your+Bitcoin+physically%2C+but+it+is+considered+a+bad+idea+to+boast+about+how+much+Bitcoin+you+own.+As+mentioned+earlier%2C+it+is+important+to+secure+your+Bitcoin+wallet.+Anyone+who+gains+access+to+a+private+key+to+a+public+address+on+the+Bitcoin+blockchain+can+make+transactions.+This+is+why+your+private+key+should+be+kept+secret.%0A%0AThe+public+ledger+is+accessible+to+anyone.+However%2C+only+transactions+can+be+viewed.+Your+identity+is+kept+private.+Bitcoin+transactions+are+more+transparent+than+cash+transactions%2C+but+with+Bitcoin%2C+it+can+be+used+anonymously.%0A%0A%3Chr+%2F%3E%0A%0A%3Ch2%3EHere+is+a+step-by-step+guide+on+how+to+buy+bitcoin%3C%2Fh2%3E%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EStep+1%3A+Choose+a+suitable+exchange+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0A%5Breview_badge+post%3D%22etoro%22%5D%0A%0AIt+is+of+great+importance+that+you+sign+up+for+a+cryptocurrency+exchange.+It+will+allow+you+to+buy%2C+sell+and+hold+cryptocurrency.+We+recommend+choosing+an+exchange+that+allows+you+to+withdraw+your+crypto+into+your+own+personal+wallet+for+safe+keeping.+Since+Bitcoin+is+decentralized+and+has+individual+sovereignty%2C+some+exchanges+allow+you+to+remain+anonymous.+Most+exchanges+operate+autonomously+and+are+decentralized+too.%0A%0A%3Cimg+class%3D%22aligncenter+size-full+wp-image-113740%22+src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coininsider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fhow-to-buy-bitcoin.png%22+alt%3D%22where+to+buy+bitcoin%22+width%3D%221873%22+height%3D%22941%22+data-wp-pid%3D%22113740%22+%2F%3E%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EStep+2%3A+Verify+and+fund+your+account%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0AAfter+choosing+your+exchange+make+sure+you+have+your+personal+documents+at+hand.+You+may+need+to+provide+your+social+security+number%2C+details+about+your+employer+and+a+picture+of+your+driver%E2%80%99s+license.+This+process+can+be+compared+to+opening+up+a+broker+account.+You+are+able+to+use+your+credit+card+to+purchase+cryptocurrency.+Most+exchanges+allow+you+to+connect+your+bank+account+directly+or+deposit+fiat+currency+into+a+fiat+wallet.%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EStep+3%3A+Place+your+order+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0A%3Cimg+class%3D%22aligncenter+size-full+wp-image-113747%22+src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coininsider.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fbuy-bitcoin-on-etoro.png%22+alt%3D%22how+to+buy+bitcoin+on+etoro%22+width%3D%22314%22+height%3D%22606%22+data-wp-pid%3D%22113747%22+%2F%3E%0A%0AOnce+you+have+connected+a+payment+option+to+your+account+you+can+now+go+ahead+and+purchase+Bitcoin.+Your+exchange+will+provide+you+with+a+number+of+order+types+and+different+ways+to+invest.+Most+exchanges+offer+markets%2C+limit+orders+and+recurring+investment+options.%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EStep+4%3A+Open+a+digital+wallet%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0AA+digital+wallet+is+where+you+will+keep+all+your+Bitcoin+and+other+cryptocurrencies.+This+wallet+works+with+the+Blockchain+technology.+There+are+many+digital+wallet+providers+online.+We+recommend+that+you+do+your+research+before+choosing+a+suitable+one.+There+are+basically+two+types+of+wallets+you+need+to+be+aware+of%3A%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EHot+Wallets%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E+Hot+wallets+refer+to+online+wallets.+This+wallet+runs+on+internet-connected+devices+like+computers%2C+phones+or+tablets.+These+wallets+are+usually+more+vulnerable+because+they+generate+the+private+keys+to+your+coins+and+are+more+vulnerable+to+hackers.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ECold+Wallets%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E+Cold+wallets+refer+to+wallets+that+are+not+connected+to+the+internet.They+are+usually+referred+to+as+offline+wallets+and+are+safer+than+hot+wallets+since+it+is+not+dependent+on+internet-connected+devices.+Cold+wallets+store+your+private+key+on+something+that+is+not+connected+to+the+internet+and+can+come+with+software+that+works+in+parallel+so+that+you+can+view+your+portfolio+without+putting+your+private+key+at+risk.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0A%3Ch3%3E%3Cstrong%3EAre+there+alternative+ways+to+purchase+bitcoin%3F+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh3%3E%0AYes+there+are.+Here+are+some+additional+ways+you+purchase+Bitcoin%3A%0A%3Ch4%3E%3Cstrong%3E1.+Bitcoin+ATMs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh4%3E%0ABitcoin+ATMs+are+similar+to+in-person+Bitcoin+exchanges.+You+can+insert+cash+into+a+machine+and+then+use+it+to+buy+your+Bitcoin.+It+will+then+be+transferred+to+your+digital+wallet.+Bitcoin+ATMs+are+becoming+very+popular.%0A%3Ch4%3E%3Cstrong%3E2.+Peer+to+peer+exchanges%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fh4%3E%0AWith+P2P+exchanges%2C+after+creating+an+account%2C+you+can+post+requests+to+buy+or+sell+Bitcoin.+This+includes+information+about+payment+methods+and+prices.+You+will+then+be+able+to+browse+through+listings+of+users+buying+and+selling+their+Bitcoin+and+choose+who+you+would+wish+to+transact+with.%0A%0A%3Chr+%2F%3E%0A%0A%3Ch2%3EThe+best+way+to+protect+your+bitcoin%3C%2Fh2%3E%0AAs+explained+earlier%2C+Bitcoins+are+stored+in+a+digital+wallet.+This+wallet+can+be+hardware-based+or+online+based.+It+can+also+be+stored+on+your+mobile+device%2C+computer+desktop+or+kept+on+your+person%2C+by+printing+your+private+keys+and+addresses+on+paper.+You+may+wonder+how+safe+all+of+these+wallet+options+are%3F+Well+that+depends+on+how+you+manage+your+wallet+and+the+set+of+private+keys+it+contains.+The+biggest+danger+you+face+is+losing+your+private+key+or+having+it+stolen.%0A%0A%3Cstrong%3E%3Cem%3E%2AImportant+notice%3A%3C%2Fem%3E%3C%2Fstrong%3E+anyone+who+has+access+to+your+private+keys+will+be+able+to+perform+transactions.+This+is+why+we+stress+the+importance+of+securing+your+digital+wallet+accounts+from+hackers.%0A%0A%3Cstrong%3EHere+are+a+few+ways+you+can+protect+your+account%3A+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EActivate+Offline+Mode%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0AThis+is+also+known+as+cold+storage.+Cold+storage+wallets+are+not+connected+to+the+internet%2C+which+makes+it+the+safer+option+and+prevents+hackers+from+gaining+access+to+your+account+through+the+internet.+We+recommend+that+you+split+the+bitcoins+you+own.+Keep+some+in+a+digital+wallet+and+the+rest+in+cold+storage.%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EBackup+Your+Wallet%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0AYou+can+backup+your+entire+wallet+very+early+on+in+your+buying+journey.+In+case+your+device+fails%2C+a+history+of+regular+backups+may+very+well+be+the+only+way+to+recover+the+currency+in+your+digital+wallet.+When+you+backup+your+wallet%2C+make+sure+you+store+it+in+multiple+locations+and+set+a+strong+password.%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%09%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEncrypt+Your+Wallet+%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0AEncryption+is+always+beneficial+in+adding+an+extra+layer+of+security+to+your+wallet.+This+simply+means+adding+a+strong%2C+secure+password+to+your+wallet.+A+weak+password+will+still+mean+that+your+account+is+vulnerable+and+easily+accessible+to+hackers.","timeout":15}