Physical kiosks where you insert cash to buy Bitcoin. They offer high speed and privacy but have high transaction fees.

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When you buy Bitcoin on an exchange, the exchange controls your coins' private keys. To own your investment and protect it from hacks or bankruptcies, move it to a private wallet. This is summarized as: "Not your keys, not your coins." Types of Private Wallets:

Sets a specific price at which you are willing to buy. The trade only executes if Bitcoin's price drops to or below your specified limit.

With your account funded, you are ready to buy. You do not have to buy a whole Bitcoin; you can buy fractions called "Satoshis" (e.g., $10 or $50 worth). Common Order Types: