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BitShares

Millions choose Kraken to buy BitShares. Start with just $10.

Buy

BitShares

Millions choose Kraken to buy BitShares. Start with just $10.

Buy BitShares

How to buy BitShares

Create your free Kraken account

Provide your email address & country of residence.

Connect a funding method

Fund your account with your preferred payment method.

Complete your BitShares purchase

Buy BitShares with as little as $10.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought BTS worth .

Why buy BitShares with Kraken?

Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto. Use our flexible payment methods to instantly buy BitShares with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

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Dollar cost average your BitShares purchases with recurring buys on the Kraken mobile app and get $10 when you refer a friend to Kraken.

About BitShares

BitShares is a blockchain-based global payment and cryptocurrency trading network. The platform allows users to tokenize assets and trade them on its integrated decentralized exchange (DEX). BTS is the native token of the platform which is used to pay network transaction fees and vote on decisions affecting the future of the protocol.

What can you do with BitShares?

With Kraken, you can do more with BitShares. From making your first trade, to collecting NFTs and utilizing our advanced BitShares pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our world-class security and 24/7 support.

BitShares rewards

See if you can earn rewards

Trade BitShares for NFTs

Collect & trade NFTs

Trade BitShares OTC

High volume BitShares orders

BitShares API trading

Automate your trades

Swap BitShares for other assets

After you buy BitShares, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers deep liquidity and instant trades on over 200 BitShares trading pairs.

BitShares FAQ

Can I buy and sell BitShares instantly?

Yes, it only takes a few clicks to buy and sell BitShares after you connect your funding method.

How much does it cost to buy 1 BitShares?

At the current market rate, it costs $0.0072 to purchase one BTS. Kraken makes it easy to buy BitShares in minutes.

Can I buy BitShares with a credit card?

Yes, you can buy BitShares with a Mastercard or Visa credit card on Kraken. We offer several different ways to fund your account with cash or cryptocurrency.

How to trade BitShares

You can trade BitShares by first creating a Kraken account. Next, deposit or purchase the amount of BTS to open your position. Once your account is funded, select your desired BTS trading pair and start trading BitShares.

Can I buy $100 worth of BitShares?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of BitShares. At its current price, $100 equals 13,879.25 BTS.

Is BitShares safe to buy?

The BitShares price can change dramatically based on market conditions. While BitShares is among the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, you should do your own research on BitShares before buying.

Learn more about BitShares

How is BitShares different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, BitShares is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining BitShares. This decentralization means the holders and users of BitShares can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy BitShares?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase BitShares is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While BitShares can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like BitShares.
How do beginners buy BitShares?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy BitShares, beginners should first do their own research (and may consider seeking professional advice) before making decisions about whether or not to buy digital currencies. After learning about BitShares in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy BitShares in moments with as little as $10.
Is BitShares available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers BitShares in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is BitShares a good investment?
The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, BitShares may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase BitShares using my local currency?
Kraken supports six different government-issued fiat currencies including:
- US dollars (USD)
- Euros (EUR)
- Canadian dollars (CAD)
- Pounds sterling (GBP)
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
What are the transaction fees for buying BitShares?
Kraken offers a competitive fee structure based on transaction size, asset, payment method and market conditions. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.
What is the minimum amount of BitShares I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of BitShares on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of BitShares regularly.
Can I buy BitShares with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy BitShares using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy BitShares with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase BitShares using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the BitShares markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy BitShares with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my BitShares safe?
While we believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cold wallet, we strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your BitShares. When you choose to keep your BitShares on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for BitShares?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy BitShares on a recurring basis. Recurring buys, also known as dollar cost averaging, is a way to continuously increase your asset holdings without needing to manually place an order each time.
Will I owe taxes when buying and selling BitShares?
Each country handles cryptocurrency taxes differently. It’s recommended you speak with a local professional tax advisor before making any digital asset purchases or reporting your crypto taxes.
Can I transfer BitShares from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the BitShares you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your BitShares to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports BitShares. Simply enter the external wallet address and your BitShares will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my BitShares on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the BitShares you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your BitShares. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using BitShares?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept BitShares in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of BitShares?
The current circulating supply of BitShares is 2,697,339,070 BTS.

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BitShares

Buy

BitShares

How to buy BitShares

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your BitShares purchase

Why buy BitShares with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About BitShares

What can you do with BitShares?

Swap BitShares for other assets

BitShares FAQ

Can I buy and sell BitShares instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 BitShares?

Can I buy BitShares with a credit card?

How to trade BitShares

Can I buy $100 worth of BitShares?

Is BitShares safe to buy?

Learn more about BitShares

How is BitShares different from normal cash?

Where can I buy BitShares?

How do beginners buy BitShares?

Is BitShares available to buy and sell in my country?

Is BitShares a good investment?

Can I purchase BitShares using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying BitShares?

What is the minimum amount of BitShares I can buy?

Can I buy BitShares with a debit card?

Can I buy BitShares with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my BitShares safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for BitShares?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling BitShares?

Can I transfer BitShares from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my BitShares on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using BitShares?

What is the current circulating supply of BitShares?

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