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With Kucoin, you can: * Buy BSV using USDT (Tether) * Trade BSV on the spot market * Withdraw BSV to your personal wallet *** ## 📝 Step-by-Step: Get BSV on Kucoin *** ### 1️⃣ Create Your Kucoin Account Go to [Kucoin Sign Up](https://www.kucoin.com/ucenter/signin?backUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kucoin.com%2F) and register for a new account. *** ### 2️⃣ Complete KYC (Identity Verification) After registration, you’ll need to verify your identity to unlock trading and withdrawals. * Go to **Identity Verification** in your profile. * Follow the steps: add MFA (mobile device), verify your email, and upload your ID document. ![Kucoin Identity Verification](/files/7CDknMFYfl7gEZVddIkQ) > **Tip:** KYC is required for most exchanges to comply with regulations and enable deposits/withdrawals. *** ### 3️⃣ Deposit Funds Once verified, log in and click **Deposit** to add funds to your Kucoin account. ![Kucoin Deposit](/files/NZbfWsppKEc51jPrJsqN) You can deposit: * **Cryptocurrency** (e.g., USDT, BTC) * **Fiat money** (e.g., EUR, USD) Choose your preferred method, deposit the amount you want to use for buying BSV, and proceed. *** ### 4️⃣ Buy BSV on the Spot Market #### 4.1 Transfer USDT to Trading Account Kucoin uses the **Spot Market** for buying BSV. Spot trading means buying or selling crypto at the current market price. * First, transfer your deposited funds to your **Trading Account** ([Kucoin Trading Account](https://www.kucoin.com/assets/trade-account)). * It’s recommended to use **USDT** (Tether), as BSV is traded against USDT (BSV/USDT pair). ![Kucoin Transfer to Trading account](/files/Rdnw7A2XGhHQfWQmCqJW) > **Why USDT?** The BSV/USDT pair means you exchange USDT for BSV. For example, if 1 BSV = 10 USDT, buying 0.1 BSV costs 1 USDT. *** #### 4.2 Exchange USDT for BSV * Go to [Kucoin BSV/USDT Spot Market](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/BCHSV-USDT). * Make sure you select **BSV/USDT** as the trading pair. ![Kucoin spot BSV/USDT](/files/pGw8Qzbysta7yWGx2mOi) * On the right, select **Spot**, then **Buy**, and choose **Market** (to buy at the current price). * Enter the amount of USDT you want to spend. * Click **BUY** to complete your purchase. > **Example:** If you want to buy 0.5 BSV and the price is 10 USDT per BSV, you’ll need 5 USDT. *** #### 4.3 Check Your BSV Balance Return to your [Trading Account](https://www.kucoin.com/assets/trade-account) to see your BSV balance. *** ### 5️⃣ Withdraw BSV to Your Wallet To transfer BSV to your personal wallet: * Go to your **Trading Account** and click **Withdraw**. * Select **BSV** as the coin. * Enter your BSV wallet address (double-check for accuracy!). ![Kucoin Withdraw](/files/tUUSl6MfrhjPacd9b4yi) > **Important:** Always verify your wallet address before withdrawing. Sending to the wrong address may result in loss of funds. *** ## 🎯 Conclusion & Next Steps Kucoin is a powerful exchange for buying and managing BSV, but it requires KYC and spot trading. While it’s a bit more complex than some payment ramps, it offers flexibility and security for larger purchases. > **Coming Soon:** A dedicated tutorial for withdrawing BSV directly to BSV Desktop, including how to generate your wallet address. *** ## 🔗 Useful Links * **Create your wallet:** 👉 [BSV Desktop Guide](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/metanet-desktop-mainnet.md) * **Get BSV:** 👉 [Get BSV Guide](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/get-bsv.md) * **Send/Receive Payments:** 👉 [Pay & Get Paid Guide](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/pay-and-paid.md) * **Withdraw to BSV Desktop:** 👉 [How to transfer BSV to BSV Desktop](/demos-and-onboardings/onboardings/onboarding-catalog/legacy-bridge.md) *** If you have questions or need help, reach out to the BSV Blockchain Association community. Enjoy your BSV Blockchain journey with Kucoin! *** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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