How to Buy Waves (WAVES)

Step 1 – Signup to CEX.io

You will first need to purchase units of the bigger coins. Exchanges commonly accept either BTC (Bitcoin) or ETH (Ethereum) in exchange for Altcoins. Click the button below to register and getting your BTC (Bitcoin) or ETH (Ethereum).

Step 2 – Transmit Your Ethereum (ETH) or Bitcoin (BTC) to an Crypto Trader

Your Bitcoin or Ethereum will need to be sent over to an Crypto Trader now. All exchanges have a deposit form that is alike. Waves (WAVES) is available on Binance, so we will use that as an sample. Not sure on how to send funds from Coinbase to an Crypto Trader? (Follow this manual)

Make sure you have selected the precise coin you want to deposit.

Bitcoin must be sent to a Bitcoin deposit address, Ethereum to an ETH deposit address, and so on. If you're using a decentralized exchange, like Airswap or DDEX could be different (Follow our how-to).

Step 3 – Find Waves (WAVES)

As soon as your deposit has been verified, you will instantly have access to your funds and you can initiate purchasing and trading. To buy Waves (WAVES) on Binance, you'll want to hover over the ”Exchange” tab and after that click on “Basic”.

To locate Waves (WAVES), you'll need to put the cointype (WAVES) into the search-box, which is marked in the picture. Be certain of having choosen the correct pairing, we've marked this also. Click on “WAVES/BTC” to progress.

Step 4 – Purchasing Waves (WAVES)

Once you have found Waves (WAVES), you will be given a Chart with Prices (in the Center of the picture) and some Order Books (on the Left of the image). For now we are going to create our own Limit Order.

The ”Price” field will be filled automatically with the most up-to-date price Waves (WAVES) was sold for. This can be changed to your preferred rate. The field with the “Amount” tag is the amount of WAVES you want to buy. The ”Total” field is the aggregated price in BTC that you'll settle for the complete quantity of WAVES.

When you're glad, click on “Buy WAVES”. Your order will be filled as soon as a Vender trades their WAVES for the price you gave.

Step 5 – Withdraw Waves (WAVES)

Unless you are regularly trading, never keep your coins on an Exchange for an extensive time period. To withdraw your Waves (WAVES), hover over the ”Funds” tab and mouse click on “Withdraw”. Waves (WAVES) can be stored securely using a Wallet, e.g. MyEtherWallet. (MyEtherWallet Setup Guide)

Locate Waves (WAVES) by using the provided drop-down box. Put into the volumen of Waves (WAVES) you would wish to take off. Don't forget the displayed fees/minimums. Also make sure you have entered your correct withdraw address.

When you're happy, click “Submit”. You may be requested for phone/email verification before a take off.