Consensus model
Proof-of-Work: miners verify transactions, secure the network, and earn BTC rewards.
Buying Bitcoin with Mercuryo
Everything you want to know before making your first transaction, and how to actually do it
About the asset
Bitcoin: technology, supply and data
Bitcoin (BTC) is the original blockchain-based peer-to-peer payment system. Launched in 2009, it pioneered crypto payments and is still the largest digital asset by market cap
- $1.3TTotal market capitalisation, the largest crypto asset by a wide margin
- 20.1MOut of 21M max supply that can ever exist, issuance is fixed by protocol, no inflation possible
- 480M+Bitcoin addresses that have ever received a balance
BTC / USD · 2020–2026, monthly+924%vs Jan 1 2020
$40K$80K$120K
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First-of-month BTC-USD prices, Jan 2020 – Jun 2026. Source: Binance.
Market data as of August 2026, chart to June 2026. Sources: CoinGecko, Bitcoin Core, Crypto.com Research, refreshed quarterly.
Block time
~10 minutes per block. Optimised for security over speed.
Steps
How to buy or on-ramp Bitcoin
The flow runs within Mercuryo, so you stay in one widget during verification, payment, or network confirmation
Start with fiat currency and amount
Pick USD, EUR or one of 50+ supported currencies to pay for BTC. You'll see the live quote with all fees included.
Choose BTC as your cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is the default for this guide. You can also pick from any other supported asset on the same widget.
Enter your Bitcoin wallet address
Copy and paste the address of the wallet you want to send BTC to. Mercuryo will validate the format and network before proceeding.
Choose a payment method and click "Buy"
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer, pick what works for you. Enter your email for the receipt.
Verify your account
One-time KYC for first purchases. Once confirmed, BTC arrives in your wallet, typically within minutes after network confirmation.
Wallets
Where to keep your Bitcoin
Here you can find the most popular wallets used with Mercuryo, but you’re also free to pick your own
MetaMask
Self-custody wallet with Bitcoin support built in, on extension and mobile.
Trust Wallet
Mobile multi-chain wallet with native Bitcoin support and an in-app dApp browser.
Ledger Live
Companion app for Ledger hardware. Sign BTC transactions fully offline.
Tangem
Hardware wallet in a card. Tap to sign over NFC, keys never leave the chip.
Strong sides
Why buy with Mercuryo
Safe and fast crypto payments with international licenses, and more reasons to trust
Trusted by 12M+ users
Processing crypto-fiat flows since 2018. Regulated, licensed, audited.
150+ countries
Supported across most regions. Fiat-currency picker covers USD, EUR and 50+ more.
15-second checkout
One-tap checkout from "Buy" to network broadcast, no forms to refill, no waiting around.
Popular payment methods
Apple/Google and Revolut Pay, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer and more. Pick the one that fits your region.
Compliance first
FCA-aligned KYC, AML monitoring, ISO 27001 controls. Security is a brand commitment, not an afterthought.
Caps at 3.95%
Transparent pricing with all fees included in the quote. No surprise spreads, no hidden network markups.
Partners
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Get BTC in about 15 seconds
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, or bank transfer. You'll see all the fees before you confirm, and no Mercuryo account is needed.
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