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Illustration of a UK investor comparing buying Bitcoin directly on an exchange with buying a Bitcoin ETP through a broker

Crypto

26 Feb 2026 5 min read

How to Buy Bitcoin in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Bitcoin has grown from a niche digital experiment into the world's largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalisation that exceeded $2 trillion during 2025. For UK investors, buying Bitcoin has become...

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