š Why Fund With Bitcoin?
Funding with Bitcoin allows you to:
move BTC from your own wallet
transfer Bitcoin from another platform
swap Bitcoin to CAD
receive Bitcoin into your 1Bitcoin.ca deposit address for conversion to CAD
Note: 1Bitcoin is not a Bitcoin wallet provider and does not hold Bitcoin on behalf of its customers. You will need a separate Bitcoin wallet to store and manage your cryptocurrency.
šŖ Step-by-Step: Sending Bitcoin
1ļøā£ Log Into Your Account
Sign into your 1Bitcoin.ca account and go to:
Deposit
Bitcoin
2ļøā£ Copy Your Bitcoin Deposit Address
You will see:
a unique Bitcoin deposit address
a QR code
Copy the address carefully or scan the QR code with your wallet app.
3ļøā£ Send Bitcoin From Your Wallet
Open your Bitcoin wallet and:
paste the deposit address
choose the amount to send
review the transaction details
confirm the transaction
If your Bitcoin purchase is rejected due to an invalid wallet address, your funds will be returned in CAD via e-Transfer. You can use these funds to place a new order with the correct wallet address.
ā±ļø How Long Does It Take?
Bitcoin deposits are credited after:
1 network confirmation
This usually takes:
10ā30 minutes
Timing may vary depending on:
network congestion
transaction fees
blockchain activity
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š Safety Tip
Always double-check wallet addresses before sending Bitcoin.
ā ļø Bitcoin transactions are permanent and usually cannot be reversed once confirmed. If you are purchasing Bitcoin, ensure that the wallet address provided is a valid external Bitcoin wallet address. Transactions to invalid or internal addresses will be rejected, and funds will be returned in CAD via e-Transfer.
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š Wallets We Recommend
1Bitcoin does not provide wallet storage services. It is essential to use a secure and reputable external Bitcoin wallet to store and manage your cryptocurrency.
Mobile Wallets
BlueWallet
Phoenix
Desktop Wallets
Sparrow Wallet
Hardware Wallets
Coldcard
Trezor
Ledger
Before placing a Bitcoin purchase order, double-check that the wallet address you provide is valid and external to avoid transaction rejections.
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š¬ Need Help?
If you need assistance verifying a Bitcoin deposit:
If you cannot find your wallet address, ensure you are logged into your account and follow the steps outlined above. If the problem persists, contact 1Bitcoin support for assistance.
request a live agent through the support chat
or email [email protected]
