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How To Buy Matic Network (MATIC) Token – 5 Easy Steps – Exchanges – Wallets

By May 15, 2019December 7th, 2019No Comments

How To Buy Matic Network (MATIC)

A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 -

Signup to Coinbase - Get $10

You’ll first need to purchase one of the major currencies. Exchanges usually accept either Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) in exchange for Altcoins. Click the button below to register and receive your first $10.

Coinbase - Free $10
Step 2 -

Send Your Funds To An Exchange

You’ll now need to send your Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) over to an exchange. All exchanges have a similar deposit method. Matic Network (MATIC) is available on Binance, so we’ll use that as an example. Unsure about how to send funds from Coinbase? (Follow this guide)

Make sure you’ve selected the correct coin you wish to deposit. BTC must be sent to a BTC deposit address, etc. If you are dealing with a Decentralized Exchange such as IDEX, these steps may be different (Follow Our Guide)

Signup to Binance
Step 2 -

Send Your Funds To An Exchange

You’ll now need to send your Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) over to an exchange. All exchanges have a similar deposit method. Matic Network (MATIC) is available on Binance, so we’ll use that as an example. Unsure about how to send funds from Coinbase? (Follow this guide)

Make sure you’ve selected the correct coin you wish to deposit. BTC must be sent to a BTC deposit address, etc. If you are dealing with a Decentralized Exchange such as IDEX, these steps may be different (Follow Our Guide)

Signup to Binance
Step 3 -

Locate Matic Network (MATIC)

Once your deposit has confirmed, you’ll now have access to your funds and you can begin purchasing/trading. To purchase Matic Network (MATIC) on Binance, you’ll want to hover over the “Exchange” tab and click on “Basic”.

To locate Matic Network (MATIC), you’ll need to type the coins “ticker” (MATIC) into the search box highlighted in the picture we have provided. Make sure you have selected the correct pairing, we’ve highlighted this too. Click on “MATIC/BTC” to proceed.

Step 4 -

Purchase Matic Network (MATIC)

Once you’ve located Matic Network (MATIC), you’ll be presented with a Price Chart (Center) and some Order Books (Left). For now, we’re going to create our own Limit Order.

The “Price” field will be automatically filled with the most recent price Matic Network (MATIC) was sold for although this can be changed to your desired price. The “Amount” field is the amount of MATIC you wish to purchase. The “Total” field is the total price in BTC that you will pay for the whole amount.

When you’re happy, click “Buy MATIC”. Your order will be filled when a Seller sells their MATIC for the price you submitted.

Step 4 -

Purchase Matic Network (MATIC)

Once you’ve located Matic Network (MATIC), you’ll be presented with a Price Chart (Center) and some Order Books (Left). For now, we’re going to create our own Limit Order.

The “Price” field will be automatically filled with the most recent price Matic Network (MATIC) was sold for although this can be changed to your desired price. The “Amount” field is the amount of MATIC you wish to purchase. The “Total” field is the total price in BTC that you will pay for the whole amount.

When you’re happy, click “Buy MATIC”. Your order will be filled when a Seller sells their MATIC for the price you submitted.

Step 5 -

Withdraw Matic Network (MATIC)

Unless you’re trading, never keep your coins on an exchange for an extended period of time. To withdraw your Matic Network (MATIC), hover over the “Funds” tab and click on “Withdrawals”. Matic Network (MATIC) can be safely stored using MyEtherWallet, so we’ll use that. (MyEtherWallet Setup Guide)

Locate Matic Network (MATIC) by using the drop-down box provided. Enter the amount of MATIC you’d like to withdraw taking into account the fees/minimums shown and make sure the withdraw address you have entered is yours and is correct.

When you’re happy, click “Submit”. You may be asked for phone/email verification before a withdrawal can be processed.

Congratulations!

You've Successfully Purchased & Stored Matic Network (MATIC)

That’s it!

Withdrawals from Exchanges can take anywhere from 1-30 minutes depending on network usage. Once you’ve confirmed your withdrawal using Etherscan.io or Ethplorer.io and the MATIC is safe inside your wallet, you’re all done.

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