Where is it profitable to buy Bitcoin in Russia in 2022? 
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Major media are already putting cryptocurrency rates on par with fiat money rates, everyone around is talking about it, but you still don’t understand where to buy bitcoin and how to approach this issue in general. In this case, a simple overview of ways to buy cryptocurrency in Russia will help you - we will list all the methods and tell you about their advantages and disadvantages.
???? Exchanges
The most obvious and least dangerous option is to buy on the exchange. Simple registration, top up your wallet and you can start purchasing, for example, on the OKH exchange, Capital.com, eToro, Binance, AvaTrade. The main difference from all other purchasing methods: people come to the exchange to trade and increase their income. This requires certain knowledge, tools and time. As a rule, these are very complex tools, designed primarily for professional or advanced traders. It will be difficult for an ordinary person to understand the interface and procedure without preparation and study of the platform.
???? Exchangers
On exchangers you can buy cryptocurrency directly through popular payment systems: credit cards, online wallets, mobile payment systems. You can exchange monetary units for digital currency on the following services:
- Changelly
- OkChanger
- BestChange
- Exnode
- Bitpays
???? Private owners
Private traders can be found on social networks, through mutual friends, in groups, on forums. This is a very unsafe method. Buying large volumes from hand to hand is fraught with loss of the entire amount. It is not advisable for private individuals to hold large sums of money for trading. Transactions are not regulated by law and in case of fraud, it will not be possible to return the asset.
???? P2P exchanges
P2P platforms are similar in functionality to exchanges. The difference is the absence of an intermediary between the seller and the buyer. Users themselves regulate the conditions and cost of purchase. The platform is only responsible for the security of the transaction. You can purchase cryptocurrency on the following platforms: Paxful, Binance, Localbitcoins.
???? ATMs
You can now top up your wallet and purchase digital products through crypto ATMs. It works similarly to an ATM, only the funds go not to a bank account, but to a wallet. You can exchange cryptocurrency or buy it with cash. You will have to look for an ATM with the function of purchasing cryptocurrency - this phenomenon has not yet become widespread.
???? Telegram bots
There are offers for exchanging cryptocurrency through chatbots in Telegram. This is also a very risky method, since such an intermediary works outside the legal framework - if suddenly you accidentally stumbled upon a fraudster in this way and he really works. The bot offers currency for purchase and ways to replenish your account. Shows available options with all the necessary information about the seller. You can link an existing wallet. If it doesn’t exist, the bot will create a new one based on the phone number.
Advantages and disadvantages of different types of cryptocurrency purchases
Exchanges have a user-friendly interface, a large volume of currencies and sellers, transaction transparency, high security, arbitration, built-in analytics tools, and the ability to store funds. The downside is the commissions when making a transaction and withdrawing funds. And due to the storage of huge volumes of cryptocurrency inside the exchange, the likelihood of hacker attacks is high.
The main advantage of exchangers is the simplicity of transactions. There is no need to study the interface; the best offers are visible on the main page. There is a secure transactions service. The downside is again commissions. The withdrawal speed is lower than that of exchanges. Due to the high demand for exchanger services, fraudulent sites began to appear on the Internet, copying popular sites.
P2P sites are anonymous and confidential, since verification is not required everywhere. There is less speculation on the platforms because the purchase is made after negotiations between the seller and the buyer. Damage from hacker attacks is excluded, since assets are not stored on the platform. In case of fraud, arbitration will help. Disadvantages: binding to login and password, wallet number. Complex interface, the need to understand many nuances.
It would be convenient to buy cryptocurrency through telegram due to the simplicity of the interface, but the presence and activity of scammers negates all the advantages of this channel.
Bank crypto ATMs in Russia have more disadvantages than advantages. There are now about 50 of them throughout the country, all in large cities. Also high commissions. You can find a crypto machine on the Coinatmradar.com map.
Please note that in 2022, some exchanges and exchangers suspended operations in the Russian Federation. Among them, unfortunately, the most convenient of them is Changelly. Now you can work with this exchanger only through a VPN and using cards in foreign currency. The interface of this exchanger is as simple as it can be in principle, the purchase takes place in just a couple of clicks, and the process is even simpler than in most conventional online stores.
At the first stage, you select a currency pair and indicate the volume. The exchanger selects the best offer for you and then a screen opens on which you need to enter your wallet address and go to the payment gateway to pay with a bank card. After this, within some time the paid amount of cryptocurrency will arrive in your wallet.
You need to register in order to have access to your transaction history and take full advantage of the platform.