STEP 1 – Join Coinbase and buy some bitcoins

To start you need to create an account Coinbase. It’s very easy, and once setup with your bank account info, you’ll be able to purchase bitcoins in a click.

One interesting feature of Coinbase is that, once you verify your identity and complete a purchase, it allows you to buy bitcoins instantly. Initially the instant buy limit is very low (0.1BTC) but after 30 days you’ll be bumped to 1BTC.

You can start by buying even a small amount like $100 or less, this is just to get the verification process started.