Florida
A list of ways to purchase bitcoin in Florida.
Robinhood
Popular and well-known exchange based in the USA. Buy & trade with ACH transfers. Also offers U.S. Bitcoin ETFs like IBIT and FBTC.
Coinbase
Coinbase is fully licensed and available in Florida. Residents can buy Bitcoin using ACH transfers, bank accounts, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and wire transfers. Regulated by FinCEN.
River
River is fully licensed and available in Florida. Residents can buy Bitcoin using ACH with low fees, and even 0% if using auto-buying.
Coinbase Advanced
Coinbase's Advanced Exchange. Best for lower fees than Coinbase Simple and for more advanced order types.
Unchained
Unchained is fully licensed and available in Florida. Residents can buy Bitcoin using ACH and wire transfers with 1% fees.
Kraken
Popular and well-known exchange based in the USA.
Gemini
Gemini is fully licensed and available in Florida. Residents can buy and trade Bitcoin using ACH transfers, PayPal, Apple Pay, and other payment methods with competitive fees.
Uphold
Popular exchange based in the USA with support for multiple payment methods.
ATM Radar
A map that allows you to find Cash to Bitcoin ATMs in any location in the world.
Table of Contents
Exchange Support
Exchange Name | Support for Florida |
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Binance.us | Yes |
Coinbase | Yes |
Kraken | Yes |
Kucoin | No |
Gemini | Yes |
Uphold | Yes |
eToro | Yes |
Luno | No |
Crypto.com | Yes |
If I Bought Bitcoin
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Transaction Fees
A look at the transaction fees for each exchange, both spread and commission.
- Spread fee: Exchanges may charge a higher price than the actual price of Bitcoin.
- Fee: Exchange fee for the transaction.
- Total fees: The sum of the spread fee and the fee.
Exchange | Spread Fee | Fee | Total Fees |
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Kraken | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Robinhood | 0.55% | 0.0% | 0.55% |
River | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
Uphold | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
Gemini | 0.5% | 2.99% | 3.49% |
Coinbase | 1.0% | 2.99% | 3.99% |
Actual fees may vary. Fees are subject to change. Fee estimates based on our research and testing. Some exchanges may charge less depending on volume.
Estimated Fees on $100
An estimate of the fees for buying $100 worth of Bitcoin using a bank account.
Exchange | Total Cost on $100 |
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Kraken | 0.4 |
Robinhood | 0.55 |
River | 1.3 |
Uphold | 1.5 |
Gemini | 3.49 |
Coinbase | 3.99 |
History of Bitcoin in Florida
Florida has played a significant role in Bitcoin's adoption journey in the United States. Miami, in particular, has emerged as a major Bitcoin hub, with Mayor Francis Suarez actively promoting Bitcoin initiatives since 2021. The city became the first in the United States to host its own Bitcoin conference, attracting thousands of Bitcoin enthusiasts and businesses annually.
In 2022, Florida passed legislation that defined Bitcoin more clearly under state money transmission laws, providing regulatory clarity for Bitcoin businesses. The state has also seen rapid growth in Bitcoin ATM installations, with Miami leading the way in Bitcoin infrastructure development and merchant adoption.
Financial & Regulatory Licenses
Exchange | Licenses & Regulation |
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Robinhood | FinCEN as a money services business. U.S. SEC as a broker-dealer. |
Coinbase | Chartered by New York State Department of Financial Services for virtual currency. |
River | Registered MSB with FinCEN. |
Coinbase Advanced | Chartered by New York State Department of Financial Services for virtual currency. |
Unchained | NMLS ID 1900773. Loans originated through Lead Bank (FDIC member). |
Kraken | Registered money services business with FinCEN (USA). |
Gemini | New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). |
Uphold | FinCEN (USA), FCA (UK), FINTRAC (Canada), FCIS (EU) |
ATM Radar | This is a map only. Please check with individual ATM operators for their regulatory status and licenses. |
Deposit Fees
These are fees exchanges may charge for deposits. Fees are subject to change.
Exchange | Deposit Fees |
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Coinbase Advanced |
ACH: Free Wire: $10 USD SEPA: €0.15 EUR SWIFT: Free |
Coinbase |
ACH: Free Wire: $10 USD SEPA: €0.15 EUR SWIFT: Free |
Gemini |
ACH: $0 Wire: $0 SEPA: $0 SWIFT: $0 |
Kraken |
ACH: $0 Wire: $0 SEPA: $0 SWIFT: $3 |
River |
ACH: $0 Wire: $0 |
Robinhood |
ACH: $0 SWIFT: $0 |
Uphold |
ACH: Free Wire: $0 - $20 SEPA: Free FPS: Free |
Bitcoin Scams in Florida
Florida has experienced several notable Bitcoin-related fraud cases. One significant case involved a South Florida-based Bitcoin trading scheme that resulted in over $100 million in losses. The perpetrators allegedly operated a fake Bitcoin trading platform that promised unrealistic returns to investors.
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation actively monitors Bitcoin-related activities and has issued multiple consumer alerts about Bitcoin investment scams. Florida residents are advised to be particularly cautious of unsolicited Bitcoin investment opportunities and to verify that any Bitcoin trading platform is properly registered with state authorities before investing.
Mobile App Support
Exchange | iOS App | Android App |
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Robinhood | ||
Coinbase | ||
River | ||
Coinbase Advanced | ||
Unchained | ||
Kraken | ||
Gemini | ||
Uphold |
Earn Interest & Rewards
The following table shows interest rates offered by exchanges.
Exchange | Interest Rate & Details |
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Coinbase |
4.70%
Earn 4.70% APY rewards by holding USDC on Coinbase. USDC is fully backed 1:1 by US dollars. Minimum $1.
|
River |
3.8%
Earn 3.8% interest on FDIC-insured cash, paid out in Bitcoin. No fees or minimums. Withdraws allowed anytime.
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Coinbase Advanced |
4.70%
Earn 4.70% APY rewards by holding USDC on Coinbase. USDC is fully backed 1:1 by US dollars. Minimum $1.
|
Kraken |
0.15% - 6.5%
Available for BTC (0.15% bonded/0.1% flexible), USDT/USD/USDC (6.5% bonded/4.5% flexible), and EUR (4.45% bonded/3.5% flexible).
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Uphold |
2 - 4.65%
Earn up to 4.65% APY on USD balances of $1,000 or more, or 2% APY on balances below $1,000 in Uphold's USD Interest Account.
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Exchange snapshots
Robinhood
Robinhood snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.2
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.2
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Debit Card, Bank Account, Wire Transfer |
Review | Read our review |
Coinbase
Coinbase snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.6
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit Card, Bank Account, PayPal, Apple Pay, iDEAL, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Instant Verification, Google Pay |
Review | Read our review |
River
River snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.8
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.9
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Wire Transfer |
Review | Read our review |
Coinbase Advanced
Coinbase Advanced snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.6
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | Same as Coinbase |
Unchained
Unchained snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $2,000 |
iOS app score |
4.8
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Wire Transfer, Bank Account |
Review | Read our review |
Kraken
Kraken snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.3
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Instant Verification |
Gemini
Gemini snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.8
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.2
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, PayPal, Apple Pay, Debit Card, Google Pay |
Uphold
Uphold snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.6
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.7
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer |
ATM Radar
ATM Radar snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | Each ATM will have a different minimum deposit amount. |
iOS app score |
4.5
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.5
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | Cash |