How to buy crypto via P2P
Oct 31, 2024
You can buy cryptocurrency on the platform in two ways:
- Create a buy offer with your own price and conditions.
- Use an existing sell offer from another user and purchase under their terms.
This guide explains the second option — buying cryptocurrency by selecting an existing offer.
If you want to create a buy offer, open the article How to post a trading offer for instructions.
Step 1. Open the exchange page
Go to the Exchange section and select the Buy tab to view available offers.
Step 2. Select an offer
By default, the page displays the most recent offers. To see the full list, click See all.
On the full offers page, you can use filters to narrow down results by amount, currency, and one or several payment methods.
Browse the list of offers and choose one that matches your requirements.
Click Buy to view details and start the transaction.
Step 3. Enter the amount
Specify the amount of cryptocurrency you want to buy or the amount of local currency you want to send.
The fields are linked — entering a value in one automatically updates the other.
⚠️ Important: Keep in mind the seller’s minimum and maximum trade limits set in their offer.
Step 4. Choose a payment method
Select a payment method from the list of those accepted by the seller.
If none are suitable, close the offer and look for another one with a matching payment option.
Step 5. Lock the transaction
Click Buy to proceed. From this moment:
- The cryptocurrency will be reserved (frozen) in the seller’s wallet.
- It will only be released to you after the seller confirms they have received your payment.
Step 6. Make the payment
Review all transaction details.
A countdown timer shows how much time you have to send the payment.
- Transfer the funds using the chosen method.
- After completing the payment, confirm it within the platform.
- (Optional) Attach payment confirmation (e.g., a video, receipt or screenshot) to help the seller verify the transfer.
If you are unable to pay, cancel the transaction before the timer expires.
⚠️ Important: Never mark a payment as sent unless you have actually completed the transfer.
Step 7. Manage active offers
If you close the offer and want to return to it, go to the Wallet page and find it in the Action required section of your offers list.
Step 8. Wait for seller confirmation
After you have transferred the funds, wait for the seller to confirm receipt.
The seller must confirm within the time limit displayed in the offer card.
If the timer expires and the cryptocurrency has not been released despite your payment, open a dispute and provide proof of payment.
The seller may also open a dispute if necessary.
ℹ️ Note: If the seller has not released the cryptocurrency, there may be valid reasons for the delay. Learn more in the article Buyer: Paid but didn’t receive crypto.
Step 9. Finish the transaction
Once the seller confirms receipt of your funds, the cryptocurrency will be released to your account.
🎉 Congratulations — you’ve successfully bought cryptocurrency!
Next steps
- View and manage your balance → open the Wallet section
- Sell cryptocurrency to other users → How to sell crypto via P2P
- Withdraw funds to an external wallet → How to withdraw funds from a P2P platform
- Create your own trading offer → How to post a trading offer