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Internet Computer (ICP) is the 46th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, valued at US$2,510,387,497.
Internet Computer is a highly volatile asset capable of major price swings in a single day. Today the price of ICP is $5.21 USD, which is higher than yesterday's trading price of $4.97 USD. Over the past year, Internet Computer's price has seen a decrease of -63%.
So before you buy Internet Computer, make sure you understand these unique risks as well as its legal and tax status here in Canada.
If you're ready to get started, read on for step-by-step instructions on how you can buy Internet Computer.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes and all you'll need is a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, photo identification and a means of payment.
Find an exchange to buy, sell and trade ICP by comparing deposit methods, supported fiat currencies and fees. Select Go to site to sign up directly with the exchange.
To make comparing even easier we came up with the Finder Score. Supported coins, account fees and features across 28 cryptocurrency trading platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the exchange - simple.
The Internet Computer is a decentralized open network aimed at reversing the monopoly that Big Tech companies, such as Google or Facebook, have over the traditional lnternet. It is run by the decentralized protocol ICP (Internet Computer Protocol). According to ICP documentation, the protocol intends to help developers build directly onto the Internet with the help of autonomous software. Developers can build websites, enterprise IT systems, Internet services and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The ultimate goal of Dfinity, creator of the Internet Computer, is to de-privatize the Internet, remove the reliance on centralized servers or commercial cloud solutions, and simplify the infrastructure that runs applications. Internet Computer uses a blockchain called Chain Key Technology (CKT). Unlike other blockchains, CKT does not use older blocks in the chain and therefore operates at a much more efficient web-like speed. ICP is the utility token of the Internet Computer Protocol that allows the community to participate in the governance of the network. The coin can also be staked and "converted into cycles" which are used to run websites, decentralized applications and more traditional, centralized programs.
Cryptocurrency exchanges offer similar services, but differ in a few key ways – mainly fees, the range of cryptos available and payment methods. You can use our table to compare the features of popular cryptocurrency exchanges available in Canada to help you choose the one that's right for you.
Some other factors you may want to consider are customer support, user reviews, ease of use and whether or not the exchange is registered with a local regulator. This information can be found by clicking on the exchange name in the table which will take you to its review page.
To create an account on any cryptocurrency exchange you will need an email address. Some exchanges may also ask for a phone number and photo ID, so it's a good idea to have those ready.
An increasing number of cryptocurrency exchanges will ask to verify your identity before you can deposit funds and start trading Internet Computer.
Once you've created an account, you will need to deposit funds to buy ICP with. You can either deposit local currency from a bank account or credit card, or transfer cryptocurrency from another exchange or wallet. Here are some popular ways to buy ICP:
The easiest way to buy ICP is by placing an 'instant buy' order to purchase it for a fixed price but not all crypto exchanges offer this feature.
Alternatively, you can open a trade on the spot market which allows you to set your own price – this is the most common way to purchase cryptocurrency. Using the instant buy feature is straightforward but typically more expensive than using the spot market.
Before buying ICP, you may want to check the market conditions. To help you decide if now is the right time to buy, you can take a look at our all-time high tool to get an idea of how the price of Internet Computer has been performing recently.
You can keep your ICP on the exchange you purchased it on, or move it to a personal wallet:
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Compare today's price of Internet Computer ($5.21 USD) against its all-time-high price of $700.65 USD on 10 May 2021. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer ICP is to reaching its ATH again.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies, including Internet Computer, are speculative, complex and involve significant risks – they are highly volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance of ICP is no guarantee of future performance. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before relying on this information. You should also verify the nature of any product or service (including its legal status and relevant regulatory requirements) and consult the relevant Regulators' websites before making any decision. Finder, or the author, may have holdings in the Internet Computer or any other cryptocurrency discussed.
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