Ultimate guide on how to
buy Ethereum Classic (ETC) on BitMEX

Step by step overview on how to buy Ethereum Classic (ETC) on BitMEX

BitMEX or “Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange” is a crypto trading platform founded by HDR Global Trading Limited in 2014 and operated by finance professionals with over 40 years of combined experience. This company with registration in Seychelles has their operations in Hong Kong.

Unlike other exchanges, BitMEX only accepts deposits through Bitcoin. Another unique feature of BitMEX is its margin trading, which is trading with leverage and is no longer new to many advanced traders.

Here, we will show you how to buy your first Ethereum Classic (ETC) on BitMEX with easy and simple steps.

Sign-up an account on BitMEX
Secure your BitMEX account by setting 2FA
Fund your BitMEX account
Start trading on BitMEX

1. Sign-up on BitMEX

Click here to open the site.

Once you have the site, click on the ‘Register’ button.

how to register on bitmex

Type in your email address, password, and first & last name. Select your Country of Residence, tick the small box to accept the Terms of Service and to proceed hit on Register.

how to register on bitmex

At this time your registration is already complete. However, you have to access your email so you can verify the email address you entered.

how to register on bitmex

Click on ‘Verify My Email’ to finish the process.

how to register on bitmex

The action will redirect you to a page informing you that your email is officially confirmed. After this, the login page will open.

how to register on bitmex

Good job! Your account on BitMEX is now ready for use.

2. Secure your BitMEX account by setting a 2-factor authentication (2FA)

What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication, also known as 2FA, is an extra layer of security or added protection which we refer to as multi-factor authentication. Not only the username and password are required but also a piece of information that only a user possesses. This process is to confirm a user’s claimed identity.

The 2FA process helps lessen the number of identity theft cases and as well as phishing via email. It would be harder for potential intruders to gain access and steal someone’s identity and personal data without that piece of information that only the account owner knows.

In the case of exchanges what the user has are his/her login details such as the username and password. The form of 2FA that a user possesses for this instance is a token or code. The code can be received either through SMS on a user’s mobile phone or via applications like Google Authenticator or Authy.

In this step, we will use the Google Authenticator app to illustrate the enabling process of 2FA on your BitMEX account. On the upper right of your screen, click the drop-down menu beside your email address.

Check this if you want to learn more about Google Authenticator.

how to set 2fa on bitmex

Click on ‘Account & Security’.

how to set 2fa on bitmex

Go to ‘Enable Two-Factor Auth’ and select ‘Google Authenticator’ from the drop-down.

how to set 2fa on BitMEX

After downloading the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone, do scan the QR Code to add your BitMEX account or type in the code provided on the first box. The app will generate a 6-digit code which you need to enter on the third box. After this, hit on Submit. A pop-up will appear confirming that the action is successful and later redirect you to the log-in page.

how to set 2fa on BitMEX

Perfect! Two-factor authentication has been enabled on your BitMEX account.

3. Funding your BitMEX account

Unlike many exchanges we know, BitMEX only accepts Bitcoin as a form of deposit. You need to utilize a spot exchange so you can buy Bitcoin with fiat currency. After funding your account, you can go ahead and proceed with trading. The good thing is, there is no deposit fee on BitMEX.

To initiate deposit, you have to log-in again to your account since you were logged out from the previous step.

how to log in on BitMEX

Hit on the ‘Account’ tab at the top of the page.

how to fund your BitMEX account

Click on the ‘Deposit’ button.

how to fund your BitMEX account

Here, you will see your Personal Multisignature Bitcoin Deposit Address. Make sure to read everything under the ‘Important Notes’ section so you’ll be informed accordingly regarding the process. You may use the funds to trade after getting one confirmation from the Bitcoin network.

how to fund your BitMEX account