How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Portugal
Buying cryptocurrency in Portugal
Portugal’s economy is regarded as reliable and steady, and it has continued developing since 2014. Large companies that have worldwide reach and reputation and a well-developed tourism sector help support this economic boom.Portugal is deemed Bitcoin-friendly. It would be a shame if it wasn’t, with such a thriving economy. Bitcoin is treated like any other currency by the financial authorities in Portugal. According to these financial authorities, profits and gains made from cryptocurrency transactions are not subject to tax because the exchange of cryptocurrencies makes for an on-demand and VAT-free exercise of services. Bitcoin mining, on the other hand, might not be such a good idea. The crypto-friendly tax laws and the country’s developed economy might make the prospect of mining seem appealing. However, upon realizing that the price of electricity in Portugal is more than double that of the U.S., the prospect loses any semblance of an appeal.
As of 20/03/2021
Exchanges Info
These exchanges all accept customers from Portugal. While they broadly offer the same services and you can buy cryptocurrency at all of them, there can be differences in transaction fees, security, verification requirements, deposit methods and features, as shown below
Bybit
Based in Singapore and registered in the British Virgin Islands, Bybit is a P2P cryptocurrency exchange offering perpetual futures products with 100:1 leverage. Bybit can process 100k transaction per second which is a great feature for leveraged trading.
Advanced and secure technology
Anonymous accounts
Attractive trading bonuses
Very low fees
Limited asset coverage
No option instruments
Kraken
Kraken has a good reputation for security and protection of your funds and operates across the USA (except NY), Canada, the EU and Japan
It can be used to trade against fiat options
Robust security measures
Free SEPA deposits in Europe
Not a very beginner-friendly interface.
No card deposit options