How to buy bitcoin in Japan?

As a resident of Japan, buying Bitcoin is easy and legal. There are many possibilities to choose from, e.g., exchange platform, p2p exchanges, or Bitcoin ATMs. Invest in Bitcoin in a secure way with Changelly.

What is the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in Japan?

Coincheck is one of Asia’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges and processed the highest volumes of Bitcoin trading in Japan over the course of 2017. As of August 2016, the exchange had over $160 million transactions per month.

Which countries are the biggest Bitcoin exchanges?

The world’s first major Bitcoin exchange was located in Tokyo and it accounted for the majority of Bitcoin’s trading volume for about three years. Japan remains a major player in terms of the crypto trading volumes reported by its exchanges. At the start of 2018, it was estimated that Bitcoin-related economic activity added 0.3% to Japan’s GDP.

How much does bitcoin contribute to Japan's GDP?

At the start of 2018, it was estimated that Bitcoin-related economic activity added 0.3% to Japan’s GDP. It’s not only trading volumes which make Japan a key nation in the Bitcoin world.