Let's Get Started: Cryptocurrency (Abriged)

*For a detailed [Intro to Crypto](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@bcsaffy/a-basic-cryptocurrency-intro) read here.


Step 1 - Exchange Cash for Bitcoin

• There are options but the most popular method is through Coinbase
• Make a profile put in some bank info. You can buy directly with debit card(quicker/lower limits/service fee) or wait a few days and have it transferred from bank(wait time/higher limits/cheaper).

Step 2 - Sign up For Crypto Trading Platforms

• There are many to choose from. I currently use: Binance and Kucoin
• The deciding factors for me are how user friendly is it, trading volume, and coin selection.
• Binance is currently good for usability and volume.
• Kucoin has great coin selection at the moment.

Step 3 - Send BTC to Trading Platform

• You want to make sure you are sending the correct coin to its corresponding wallet on the other exchange.
• Triple check the wallet address and make sure you aren't missing a letter when you copy and paste.
• If you are sending BTC from Coinbase make sure it is going to the BTC wallet on Binance and not any of the other various coins on Binance.

Step 4 - Go to the Markets

• Pretty self explanatory. Now that you have BTC you can use it to buy altcoins available on their BTC Markets.
• Click on the one you want and go from there. If you need help understanding this page I explain it well here in the How Do I Use This Exchange section.

Step 5 - Secure Your Crypto

• Buy a Hardware wallet either Ledger or Trezor are the popular choices of the day.
• Set up an ETH wallet for your ERC20 tokens a BTC wallet and a NEON wallet for your NEP-5 tokens or whatever alts be your taste.
• Store it somewhere safe and wait!

If you have anymore questions ask me on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ogsaff) or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogsaff/?hl=en) and I will be glad to help you!