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10 ways to get sats in United States — from regulated exchanges with USD rails to peer-to-peer markets that need no account at all.

Exchanges & brokers (5)

CCoinbaseThe largest US-listed exchange — the mainstream on-ramp in most Western markets.KKrakenVeteran global exchange with a strong security record and broad fiat rails.RRiverUS Bitcoin-only brokerage with zero-fee recurring buys, Lightning support and proof-of-reserves.SStrikeBitcoin-only app for buying, selling and global payments over Lightning — low-fee recurring buys.SSwan BitcoinBitcoin-only savings platform built around automatic recurring buys and education.

Side by side in United States

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No account needed — P2P & vouchers (5)

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AAztecoBitcoin vouchers sold by local shops and online — buy a code with cash, redeem to any wallet. No account needed for small amounts.No KYCBBisqDecentralized peer-to-peer exchange that runs on your own machine — no account, no KYC, trades settle with security deposits.No KYCHHodl HodlNon-custodial P2P marketplace using multisig escrow — trade with any payment method a counterparty accepts.No KYCPPeach BitcoinMobile P2P app for buying and selling bitcoin with your local payment methods — self-custodial by design.No KYCRRoboSatsLightning-fast P2P exchange with ephemeral avatars — no registration, no KYC, everything settles over Lightning escrow.No KYC

1 USD is right now about

1.3k sats

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The four steps

  1. 1.Pick an on-ramp from the table — local venues usually have the best payment methods for United States.
  2. 2.Complete verification if the venue requires it (most regulated ones do).
  3. 3.Buy — start small; the point is learning the flow, not timing the market.
  4. 4.Withdraw to self-custody. An exchange balance is a claim on a company; bitcoin in your wallet is yours.

Tax in United States

Crypto disposals (sales, trades, purchases) trigger capital gains tax. Short-term gains (held under 1 year) taxed as ordinary income up to 37%. Long-term gains (held over 1 year) taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on taxable income. Net Investment Income Tax of 3.8% may also appl

Full tax details for United States →

Quick answers

How can I buy Bitcoin in United States?
10 venues in our verified directory serve United States, including 5 with local presence and USD rails. Pick one, verify if it requires it, buy, and withdraw to a wallet you control.
Is Bitcoin legal in United States?
Our tracked status for United States: Legal to own and trade. Rules change — verify with current local guidance.
Can I buy Bitcoin without KYC in United States?
Yes — 5 venues serving United States work without full identity verification (P2P markets and no-KYC options). Expect a price or convenience trade-off versus regulated exchanges.
Do I pay tax on Bitcoin in United States?
Buying itself is typically not a taxable event; selling or spending usually is. For United States, our tax directory records: Crypto disposals (sales, trades, purchases) trigger capital gains tax. Short-term gains (held under 1 year) taxed as ordinary income up to 37%. Long-term gains (held over 1 year) taxed at 0%, 15%, or . See the full country tax page for detail.

After you buy

Exchanges are for buying, not storing — move your sats to a wallet you control. Then see what happened to the USD, the tax rules and United States's full Bitcoin profile.

Availability is best-effort and changes with regulation — verify on each provider's site. Missing a local option? Submit it.