People often ask me in the background:
"I want to buy Bitcoin, can't I just buy it directly? Why do others say I need to exchange for USDT first?"
This question is very critical, and it's also a part that many beginners in the crypto world find hard to understand.
In today's article, we will clarify:
✅ Why is the first step not to buy BTC directly?
✅ What is USDT? Why is it the key to entering the crypto world?
✅ What is the most recommended path to enter the crypto world?
It doesn't matter if you don't understand English or have no experience, after reading this, you'll know:
Why USDT is the "must-go path" for all beginners.
📌 1. Can you really "buy Bitcoin directly"?
Many people think:
"I have RMB, can't I just find a platform to buy Bitcoin directly?"
Theoretically possible, but in reality, this is rarely done, for the following reasons:
🚫 Real-life obstacles:
Many mainstream exchanges do not support buying BTC directly with RMB
Even if you can buy, you will face extremely high price slippage
Difficult transfers, high fees, slow arrival
Funds cannot be flexibly operated after purchase, stuck on the platform
And most importantly:
📌 Most Bitcoin trading pairs are settled in USDT.
If you don't have USDT, you can hardly buy anything.
💡 2. What is USDT? Why is it the first step into the crypto world?
USDT (Tether) is the "stablecoin" of the crypto world, it is pegged to the dollar,
Its price is stable at 1 USDT ≈ 1 USD.
You can understand it as:
Crypto world's "digital cash"
Vouchers for buying BTC, ETH
The "transfer station" for all transactions
When you buy USDT, it’s equivalent to obtaining a pass to enter the crypto world.
✅ Why can't I buy BTC directly, and why do I have to exchange for USDT first?
The reason is very simple:
Aspect
Exchange for BTC
Exchange for USDT
Fiat currency direct purchase channels
Few
More, convenient
Cost transparency
Poor (high slippage)
High (clear exchange rate)
Transaction fee
High
Low
Buying the wrong one can have consequences
High
Relatively small
Subsequent operations
Restricted
Can exchange for any cryptocurrency, can withdraw to wallet or investment
In short: USDT is more like "cash in the crypto account."
Once you have it, you can freely buy, store, and withdraw coins in the crypto space.
3. The most recommended path for beginners: R → USDT → BTC
If you currently have no coins at all, it is recommended to start like this:
Register an account on a compliant platform (real-name verification)
Use bank card/WeChat Pay to buy USDT directly
After receiving USDT in your account, use it to exchange for BTC
Withdraw to wallet, keep it yourself
This is the "starting path" for the vast majority of crypto users.
🧱 Written at the end:
It's not that you can't buy Bitcoin directly, but:
📌 The truly smart, stable, and compliant way to enter the crypto world is to exchange for USDT first.
This is not taking a detour, but rather a better way to enter the crypto world.
You will find that once you have your first USDT:
Buying coins becomes easier
Transfers become more convenient
Asset management becomes clearer
Don't rush to achieve everything at once; take the first step steadily to avoid pitfalls along the way.
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