If your eToro account is verified and funded, buying Bitcoin takes under 2 minutes. If you're starting from scratch, signing-up and funding can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours, depending on how fast your account is verified and how you choose to deposit.
Getting started is pretty quick. Sign up, fill out your details, and upload your ID.
Most accounts are verified within minutes but if your documents need manual review, it might take up to 24 hours.
Use a debit or credit card, PayPal, or another e-wallet (if these deposit methods are supported in your region or country) and the money shows up almost instantly.
Bank transfers? Those can drag anywhere from a few hours to a couple of business days, depending on your bank and location.
Got funds and a verified account? A BTC market order goes through right away, usually in seconds. A limit order? That one waits. It’ll only trigger once Bitcoin hits your set price, which depends entirely on what the market’s doing.
The quickest way I’ve bought Bitcoin on eToro? Simple: sign up, run through ID verification with the right documents, drop in a deposit using PayPal or a credit card, and head straight to the trading screen to place the order. PayPal and CC are not available for the UK and FCA users.
That said, this is just my experience. Your steps might vary depending on your country and what payment methods are available.
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