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Getting started with cryptocurrency
You might have heard about Bitcoin, but there's so much more to cryptocurrency than that. Our guides make learning about cryptocurrency easy – allowing you to buy, trade and store your cryptocurrency in as much time as it takes to set up a new bank account.
Get started with our A-Z of cryptocurrencies to learn more, or head straight to our exchanges guide to purchase and trade your favourites. Plus, don't forget to check out our wallets guide to learn how to keep your crypto safe.
Cryptocurrency quick start
What do you want to know?
Compare cryptocurrency exchanges at a glance
Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of cryptocurrency or any specific
provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.
A quick look at advanced cryptocurrency trading platforms
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provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.
Find ways to keep your cryptocurrency safe
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provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.
Get in touch with a cryptocurrency broker
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provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.
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What exactly is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens that have a value, just like a $10 note is a physical token that happens to have $10 worth of value.
The difference is that digital currencies are purely electronic. Just like a photograph on the Internet can be copied and replicated over and over again until the original is worthless, the same thing could happen to a coin.
In order for a cryptocurrency to have value, a coin needs to be unique and unreplicable. The Bitcoin blockchain was the innovation which made this possible.
How to get started
1. Choose a cryptocurrency
A lot of people start with Bitcoin or Ethereum before exchanging other cryptocurrencies.
Our coin guides cover some of the most commonly traded cryptocurrencies on the market today.
2. Find a cryptocurrency exchange
Find an exchange to buy cryptocurrency.
You'll usually start by exchanging fiat currency (such as AUD) to your chosen cryptocurrency. After that, you might trade cryptocurrency to cryptocurrency.
Getting your hands on cryptocurrency is easy enough. Most people use an online exchange, where they trade their dollars for crypto. Then there are other ways, such as Bitcoin ATMs, peer-to-peer trading or even over-the-counter (OTC) desks for larger purchases.
Compare over 80 exchanges and check out pros, cons and more in our comprehensive reviews.
Learn to buy and sell Bitcoin with this simple step-by-step guide.
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Find out where and how you can use AUD to buy cryptocurrency.
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If you're looking to start making high volume cryptocurrency trades, check out our over-the-counter (OTC) trading guide.
Top cryptocurrencies to buy
Back to topThere are now well over 2,000 cryptocurrencies and tokens, which is a lot to get your head around. Thankfully we've done the hard work and written guides on some of the most popular ones, plus a range of articles to help you understand cryptocurrency more easily.
We list our guides to over 100 cryptocurrencies you should know about. Find out more about a coin or token, including where to buy or sell it.
Don't know your tokens from your coins? Find out how they differ and why this matters.
Blockchain is much more than just Bitcoin. Find out how it works.
Introduce yourself to the cryptocurrency that started it all, Bitcoin.
Learn more about the Ethereum network, where to buy and sell its Ether (ETH) token and how it works.
Take a closer look at Ripple's global payments network, how XRP works and things to consider if you're interested in buying XRP.
Trending coins and tokens
Back to topEven though it is digital, cryptocurrency still needs to be kept somewhere safe. This can be achieved in a few different ways. You might store it in a digital wallet, use a specialised hardware wallet, or even leave it on a reputable and secure exchange that you trust. Check out these guides to help decide which is best for you.
Compare 80+ cryptocurrency wallets across many platforms such as mobile, desktop, web-browser, hardware and more.
Get an extra layer of security by storing your private keys on a specialised piece of hardware.
Check out and compare the best wallets for storing Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency is being adopted at different rates all around the world. In some places you can pay for your morning coffee with Bitcoin, then hop online and pay your household bills with XRP. Elsewhere, you'd be lucky to access an exchange. As such, we've picked out some of the most widely adopted ways of using your cryptocurrency around the world.
Compare and find out more about crypto bill payment platforms.
Use a cryptocurrency debit card at shops accepting EFTPOS, Visa and more.
Selling Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in exchange for cash is simple. Here's how you can do it.
Use your cryptocurrency to get a cash loan or make an income from lending others your cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency is being touted as the future of the global economy. Until adoption takes hold though, many people are choosing to use cryptocurrency as a financial asset to speculate and trade with. These guides provide a simple introduction to the complex world of cryptocurrency trading.
Know the basics of cryptocurrency trading and how you can get started.
If you're new to reading the cryptocurrency market, check out our step-by-step technical guide.
Understand an advanced trading type involving borrowed capital and find out what you should know before getting started.
Learn about the potential rewards and risks of crypto CFDs and compare trading platforms.
Find out how you can automate your trading through programs known as "bots".
Learn more about cryptocurrency investment fund options and how a fund manager could help diversify your portfolio.
Advance your cryptocurrency knowledge
Keen on going deeper into the cryptocurrency market? Check out our must-read guides.
Cryptocurrency courses
Enrol to learn more about a range of crypto topics, from technical analysis to even building your own blockchain.
Cryptocurrency tax guide
Here's what you need to know about paying tax on your cryptocurrency.
Keep on top of the latest news about markets, prices, adoption, regulation and more with our news portals which offer articles, video and email content to suit your needs.
Follow the latest cryptocurrency news and top stories from Crypto Finder.
Crypto Finder TV is your one-stop shop for cryptocurrency news, interviews, how-tos and more.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex and involve significant risks – they are highly
volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance is no guarantee of
future performance. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before relying on this information.
You should also verify the nature of any product or service (including its legal status and relevant regulatory
requirements) and consult the relevant Regulators' websites before making any decision. Finder, or the author, may
have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.
Joyce Chew
Joyce Chew is a producer who works on bringing Finder's cryptocurrency and money transfer content global. As a keen traveller, she's had working holiday stints on Asia-Pacific branding projects with MullenLowe Group and EY. Joyce received her Bachelor of Commerce/Arts from the University of New South Wales with first-class Honours for English Literature. Her writing has been shortlisted for the Emerging Writers' Festival's Monash Prize.
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