Minimum Purchase by Platform
| Platform | Minimum Purchase |
|---|---|
| 1Bitcoin.ca | $20 CAD |
| Wealthsimple Crypto | $1 CAD |
| Shakepay | $1 CAD |
| Newton | $10 CAD |
| Bitbuy | $50 CAD |
| Bull Bitcoin | $10 CAD |
You Don't Need to Buy a Whole Bitcoin
Bitcoin is divisible to 8 decimal places.
The smallest Bitcoin unit is 1 satoshi = 0.00000001 BTC.
At approximately $110,000 CAD per Bitcoin:
$20 CAD
Buys approximately 0.00018 BTC
Roughly 18,000 satoshis
$100 CAD
Buys approximately 0.00090 BTC
Roughly 90,000 satoshis
$1,000 CAD
Buys approximately 0.009 BTC
Roughly 900,000 satoshis
You do not need to own a full Bitcoin. Even small fractions are still real Bitcoin — your ownership simply scales with the amount invested.
Why $20 Is a Good Starting Point
Many Canadians begin with $50–100 CAD simply to understand how Bitcoin works in practice.
Create an Account
Learn how registration and identity verification work.
Use Interac e-Transfer
Understand how Canadian Bitcoin funding works using your bank account.
Receive Bitcoin
Experience receiving Bitcoin directly into your wallet.
Verify Transactions
Learn how transactions appear on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Start small first.
Most successful long-term Bitcoin holders learned the mechanics with small purchases before increasing their allocation over time.
