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How to Fund With Bitcoin

Already have Bitcoin? You can deposit BTC directly into your 1Bitcoin.ca account from your personal wallet or another platform.


šŸš€ 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.


🪜 Step-by-Step: Sending Bitcoin

1ļøāƒ£ Log Into Your Account

Sign into your 1Bitcoin.ca account and go to:

  • Deposit

  • Bitcoin


2ļøāƒ£ 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.


3ļøāƒ£ 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:

  • 10–30 minutes

Timing may vary depending on:

  • network congestion

  • transaction fees

  • blockchain activity

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šŸ” Safety Tip

Always double-check wallet addresses before sending Bitcoin.

āš 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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šŸ‘› 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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šŸ’¬ 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

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