A whitelisted Bitcoin address is a pre-approved wallet address connected to your account.
1Bitcoin.ca uses whitelisted wallet addresses to help improve security and reduce the risk of Bitcoin being sent to the wrong address.
Bitcoin purchases and withdrawals can only be sent to approved wallet addresses added to your account.
⚙️ How To Add a Whitelisted Bitcoin Address
To add a wallet address:
log into your 1Bitcoin.ca account
open your Profile
locate the Whitelisted Bitcoin Addresses section
select Add Address
enter your Bitcoin wallet address
confirm and save the address
Once added, the address can be used for Bitcoin delivery and Auto-Buy transactions.
📬 Choosing the Correct Wallet Address
Before adding a wallet address:
confirm the wallet supports Bitcoin
double-check the address carefully
verify the first and last characters
make sure you control the wallet
Using the wrong wallet address may result in permanent loss of funds.
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🔄 Auto-Buy & Whitelisted Addresses
Auto-Buy requires a default whitelisted Bitcoin address.
When Auto-Buy is enabled:
CAD deposits automatically purchase Bitcoin
purchased Bitcoin is automatically sent to your approved wallet address
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⚠️ Important Reminder
Bitcoin transactions are usually irreversible once sent.
Before saving a wallet address:
verify the address carefully
avoid copying addresses from untrusted sources
send a small test transaction first when possible
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💬 Need Help?
If you have trouble adding a wallet address or are unsure whether your wallet supports Bitcoin, request a live agent through support for assistance.