How to Buy & Deposit
Cryptocurrency
Complete step-by-step guides to buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies — and depositing them to your OldKraken account safely.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps in order to buy cryptocurrency and get it into your OldKraken account.
Create Your OldKraken Account
Registration is free and takes less than 2 minutes.
Visit oldkraken.com and click "Create Free Account"
Enter your full name, email address, and a strong password (minimum 12 characters)
Check your email inbox for a verification link and click it to confirm your account
Log in to your new account and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for security
You are now ready to deposit cryptocurrency!
Pro Tip: Use a password manager to generate and store a unique, strong password for your account.
Buying Crypto with a Credit or Debit Card
The easiest way to get your first cryptocurrency is with a card. Here's how to do it safely.
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Step-by-Step: Card to OldKraken
💡 Tip: We recommend USDT on TRC-20 network for the lowest fees and fastest processing when making your first deposit to OldKraken.
Watch & Learn
Visual step-by-step tutorials from trusted crypto educators. Click any video to watch.
How to Buy Bitcoin for Beginners (2024)
Crypto Tips · YouTube
How to Deposit Crypto to an Exchange — Step by Step
CoinBureau · YouTube
How to Buy Crypto with Credit Card — Full Guide
BitBoy Crypto · YouTube
Cryptocurrency Basics — What is Bitcoin?
Simply Explained · YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum deposit amount?
A: Minimum deposits vary by cryptocurrency. For USDT, the minimum is $10 worth. For Bitcoin, the minimum is 0.0001 BTC. There is no maximum deposit limit.
Q: How long does a deposit take?
A: Bitcoin deposits typically take 30–60 minutes after 3 blockchain confirmations. USDT on TRC-20 takes 5–10 minutes. Ethereum typically takes 10–20 minutes. All deposits are also reviewed by our security team, which usually adds no more than 1 hour.
Q: Can I buy crypto with a credit card directly on OldKraken?
A: OldKraken currently accepts cryptocurrency deposits. To buy with a credit card, we recommend using MoonPay, Simplex, or Transak to purchase crypto and then sending it to your OldKraken deposit address.
Q: Is my money safe on OldKraken?
A: Yes. OldKraken uses 95% cold storage for client funds, AES-256 encryption, two-factor authentication, and manual withdrawal review. We are a sister platform of Kraken.com — one of the most trusted exchanges since 2011.
Q: What cryptocurrencies can I deposit?
A: OldKraken supports 200+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT, USDC, BNB, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, and many more. Check the Deposit page for a full list.
Q: How do I withdraw my funds?
A: You can request a withdrawal from your dashboard at any time. All withdrawal requests are reviewed by our security team to protect client funds. Processing usually takes 1–24 hours after request.
Ready to Get Started?
Sign in to your OldKraken account to view your recovered assets and follow the steps to withdraw your funds.