CIRO-regulated Canadian exchange
Canada’s crypto exchange since 2016.
Buy, sell and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum with 1:1 reserves, cold storage and human support, 24/7.
No need to fund your account until you have signed up.
Buy crypto
A quick look before you sign up.
You could receive
0.004751 BTC
Example rate: 1 BTC ≈ $105,240 CAD. Your final quote is shown before you confirm.
Continue to Bitbuy1:1 backed · Held in cold storage
- 1:1
- Crypto reserves
- $1M
- CIPF cash coverage
- 24/7
- Human support
- 2016
- Serving Canadians
Why Bitbuy
Built to be checked, not just trusted.
A Canadian exchange with a long track record, transparent execution and a straightforward way in. No guesswork about who is holding your assets.
Open an account900K+
Canadians
have used Bitbuy to buy, sell and hold digital assets.
$7B+
Crypto traded
on a platform built around clear pricing and execution.
2016
Canadian roots
One of the country’s longest-running crypto exchanges.
How it works
From loonie to ledger in three steps.
One account for funding, buying and holding. You will see the quote and any fees before you confirm a trade.
- 01
Open your account
Start with your email and complete identity verification.
- 02
Fund in Canadian dollars
Move CAD into your account when you are ready to trade.
- 03
Choose what you own
Buy, sell or hold from one account. Start with as little as $10.
Security at Bitbuy
Trust is a structure, not a slogan.
Bitbuy pairs regulated operations with 1:1 asset reserves and cold storage. The details are public because you should not have to take that on faith.
Read the security FAQ- 1:1 Reserves
- Every crypto asset is held one-to-one in cold storage with licensed custodians.
- $1M Cash coverage
- Eligible cash balances are covered up to $1M per account by CIPF.
- CIRO Regulated
- Operated by Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd., a CIRO member and registered marketplace.
- 24/7 Support
- Reach a real person any hour of the day, every day of the year.
Bitbuy is operated by Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. CIPF coverage applies to eligible cash balances and does not extend to crypto assets. Crypto asset values can fall as well as rise.
Order size in CAD
Bitbuy Alpha
Large orders, handled personally.
For trades of $20,000 CAD and above, a dedicated account manager helps you source the best available crypto rates.
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Questions get people.
Find the essentials here, or reach the Bitbuy team any time. Support is available 24/7/365.
Your account details stay private.
Start with $10. Grow at your own pace.
Create a Bitbuy account, fund it in Canadian dollars and make your first trade when you are ready.