How to Buy Cryptocurrency on Ndax
Before You Begin
- To buy cryptocurrency on Ndax, you need:
- An active and verified Ndax account.
- Available Canadian dollars (CAD) in your account.
- Your available balance must cover the full purchase amount and applicable fees.
DESKTOP
- Log in to your Ndax account using your email and password.
- Tap Trade on the left-hand side of the screen.
- On the Trade page, tap Buy (green button) on the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- Click the small grey arrow on the upper left corner and select the crypto/CAD pair.
- Select Market.
- Enter the order size in crypto or the value of CAD you want to spend.
- Tap Place Buy Order.
Review the order summary before confirming.
MOBILE WEB
- Login to your Ndax account.
- Tap the Ndax Symbol on the top left-hand corner.
- Tap Trade from the dropdown menu.
- On the trade page, tap on the search at the top left and enter the crypto symbol.
- Tap on the up/down arrow at the bottom of the page.
- Tap the Buy (green button) at the top left.
- Enter the order size in crypto or the value of CAD you want to spend.
- Tap Place Buy Order.
- Tap Confirm.
Review the order summary before confirming.
MOBILE APP
- Log in to the Ndax app using your email and password.
- On the bottom navigation bar, tap the Ndax logo to open the menu.
- Tap Trade to access the trading page.
- Tap on the current market pair (e.g., BTC/CAD) to open the list of available markets, then select the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase.
- Tap the Buy button located at the bottom left of the screen.
- In the Order Size field, enter the amount of cryptocurrency you want to purchase — or in the Order Value field, enter the amount of CAD you want to spend.
Review the order summary before confirming.
What Happens After You Buy
- A market buy order attempts to execute immediately at the best available price.
- Once filled, the cryptocurrency is added to your Ndax wallet.
- You can review completed trades in Order History or Trade History.
- Execution price depends on market conditions and available liquidity.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Market orders prioritize execution speed rather than price control.
- Final execution price may differ slightly from the last displayed price.
- Trading fees apply to all executed trades (currently 0.2% per trade).
Troubleshooting
- If you are unable to place a buy order:
- Confirm your account verification is complete.
- Ensure you have sufficient available CAD.
- Verify the correct trading pair is selected.
- If issues persist, contact Ndax Support with your order details.