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Market expert on the growth of Bitcoin
Major global businesses have begun accepting and transacting in Bitcoin.
The People's Money - Bitcoin
Adam Tepper, founding partner of Independent Reserve, explains the concepts behind Bitcoin in an approachable and easy to understand way.
Adam's book leaves the reader with a solid understanding of this revolutionary new technology and the vast potential that it brings.
Independent Reserve is a Bitcoin and Digital Currency exchange where investors, traders and everyday people come to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether
XBT
ETH
XBT
ETH
Independent Reserve is a registered Australian company, underpinned by Australia's highly regulated financial sector. We are audited annually by one of the world's most respected auditing firms - read more about our governance.
The technology behind Independent Reserve is our proprietary Airmarshal™ platform, which provides a secure, robust, scalable system for online trading. We also provide the secure Airbridge™ API for third parties integrating with Independent Reserve.
Buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether using any of our three supported currencies
USD
AUD
NZD
USD
AUD
NZD
Four Easy Steps
In four easy steps, you can be securely trading Bitcoin and Ether.
Create an AccountIt doesn't cost anything, and it only takes a moment. |
Verify your IdentityWe are legally required to verify your identity before you can trade. We will ask for some personal information, and then send you a security code in the mail. Once you've entered the code mailed to you, your account will be immediately ready to trade. |
Deposit FundsTo buy Bitcoin or Ether, you need to first deposit funds into your account. For Australian customers we accept Electronic Funds Transfer. International customers may make a SWIFT transfer into our bank account. To sell Bitcoin or Ether, you may deposit Bitcoin and Ether into your Independent Reserve account. |
Buy and Sell Bitcoin and EtherOnce your account is funded, you may then follow the prompts to buy and sell Bitcoin or Ether. When you're finished, you may keep your money at Independent Reserve for safekeeping, or withdraw it to your own Bitcoin or Ether wallet or bank account. |
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Create an AccountIt doesn't cost anything, and it only takes a moment. |
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Verify your IdentityWe are legally required to verify your identity before you can trade. We will ask for some personal information, and then send you a security code in the mail. Once you've entered the code mailed to you, your account will be immediately ready to trade. |
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Deposit FundsTo buy Bitcoin or Ether, you need to first deposit funds into your account. For Australian customers we accept Electronic Funds Transfer. International customers may make a SWIFT transfer into our bank account. To sell Bitcoin or Ether, you may deposit Bitcoin and Ether into your Independent Reserve account. |
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Buy and Sell Bitcoin and EtherOnce your account is funded, you may then follow the prompts to buy and sell Bitcoin or Ether. When you're finished, you may keep your money at Independent Reserve for safekeeping, or withdraw it to your own Bitcoin or Ether wallet or bank account. |
Multi-Currency Trading
Independent Reserve facilitates trading Bitcoin and Ehter in three currencies: USD, AUD and NZD. When depositing funds into your Independent Reserve account, you can choose to credit any of your accounts.
Independent Reserve features a multi-currency order book which automatically converts all open orders into your currency of choice. This means that you can take advantage of the full pool of open orders to always get the best possible price when trading Bitcoin (Ether), as someone using AUD can transparently buy Bitcoin (Ether) from another user who trades in USD or NZD, and vice versa.
| Usd | Aud | Nzd | |
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| 1 Usd = | 1 | 1.2981 | 1.3542 |
| 1 Aud = | 0.7504 | 1 | 1.0369 |
| 1 Nzd = | 0.7121 | 0.9300 | 1 |
Fee Schedule
Independent Reserve does not collect GST on the value of Bitcoin or Ether bought or sold.
The ATO have recently released guidance on Bitcoin and Digital Currency treatment under GST, which may require Australian suppliers of Bitcoin and Digital Currency to charge GST on the supply of Bitcoin and Digital Currency in some circumstances.
Independent Reserve provides an open marketplace for buyers and sellers, and does not buy or sell Bitcoin or Ether in its own right. Therefore we are not required to collect GST on the value of Bitcoin or Ether traded.
Independent Reserve does include GST as part of the brokerage fee charged to Australian customers, however this GST is absorbed within the standard 0.5 % trading fee and ultimately paid out of our own profits.
| Trade commission | As low as 0.1 %, click here for full fee schedule |
| Electronic Funds Transfer deposits |
Electronic Funds Transfer deposits of AUD 100.00 and above are free (smaller deposits incur a $0.99 processing fee) |
| POLi deposits | POLi deposits incur a $3.30 processing fee |
| SWIFT deposits |
SWIFT deposits of $5,000.00 equivalent and above are free (smaller deposits incur a $15.00 processing fee) |
| Bitcoin and Ether deposits | Free |
| Australian AUD withdrawals | Free |
| International or non AUD withdrawals | $20.00 |
| Bitcoin withdrawals | XBT 0.0003 |
| Ether withdrawals | ETH 0.01 |
| Airbridge™ API | Free |
In the Media
Ethereum Trading
6 Aug 2016 18:22
We are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, we have added support for Ether (ETH) trading to the Independent Reserve platform.
It is now possible to trade Ether for AUD, USD and NZD using our multi-currency order book.
Thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to sharing more news with you soon.
You can switch between Bitcoin and Ether Digital Currencies using the dropdown list in the top left corner of your screen.
Ethereum Trading
Independent Reserve ranks second on Global Bitcoin Exchange rankings
6 Apr 2016 09:00
We’re happy to report that Independent Reserve was today included in the “Spring 2016: Top Rated Bitcoin Exchanges List”, published by the Digital Currency ranking website, bitcoinx.io.
Click here to read the full report.
Independent Reserve ranks second on Global Bitcoin Exchange rankings
Introducing POLi Deposits
20 Feb 2016 21:49
We are pleased to announce the introduction of the POLi deposit option for all our Australian based account holders.
POLi allows for deposits of up to $10,000 to be credited instantly to your Independent Reserve account.
To make a deposit using POLi, simply click the “POLi” tab on the Deposit popup on the Accounts screen, and follow the prompts.
Once the POLi process completes, the funds will be instantly available for use in your Independent Reserve account
The EFT deposit option will continue to be available and is the recommended method of depositing amounts larger than $10,000.
Introducing POLi Deposits
Industry News
Sydney Stock Exchange Building Blockchain Settlement System
21 Sep 2016 23:58
The Sydney Stock Exchange is pressing ahead with a new Blockchain settlement system that will position itself as a low-cost alternative to the current clearing and settlement system delivered by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Click here to read the full story on altcointoday.com
Sydney Stock Exchange Building Blockchain Settlement System
‘Big Four’ Accounting Firm Deloitte is Now Running a Bitcoin ATM
8 Sep 2016 19:38
After a quiet unveiling yesterday in the downtown Toronto offices of Deloitte’s Rubix Blockchain division, the Bitcoin transaction machine, or BTM, is now ready to exchange digital currency for Canadia dollars.
The move by Deloitte to host a bitcoin ATM is being positioned by the founder of Rubix as a way for the company to teach its employees and others in the area about Blockchain by going back to its roots.
Now the strategy leader of Rubix by Deloitte, Iliana Oris Valiente, told CoinDesk:
“We see this as being an important milestone for us as an organization. It’s a move to improve accessibility and hands-on learning as first step toward greater Blockchain adoption.”
Click here to read the full story on coindesk.com
‘Big Four’ Accounting Firm Deloitte is Now Running a Bitcoin ATM
Education
Adam Tepper answers some common questions about Bitcoin
12 Oct 2014 10:41
Adam Tepper answers some common questions about Bitcoin
Adrian Przelozny, CEO, talks Bitcoin security
1 Oct 2014 03:44
Adrian Przelozny, CEO, talks Bitcoin security
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