How to buy and sell crypto | Public FAQ (2024)

How to trade crypto via your Bakkt Crypto account on the Public app:

*Just a heads up, the 'Invest' button turns to 'Trade' if you already own some of that cryptocurrency.

Tips:

To buy or sell crypto with a specific dollar amount, you can input the dollar value you want to buy or sell.

To buy a specific quantity of crypto, tap Market Buy in the bottom left corner and change your order type to Buy shares now for a market order or Buy when price is dropping for a limit order.

To sell a specific quantity of crypto, tap Market Buy in the bottom left corner and change your order type to Sell shares now for a market order or Sell when price is rising for a limit order.

If you ever have questions, the team is always here for you, so feel free to give us a shout on the app’s Chat or via email at support@public.com.

To trade cryptocurrency via the Public mobile app or website, you must first open an account with Bakkt Crypto. All cryptocurrency account, trading, and custody services are provided to you by Bakkt Crypto.

Cryptocurrency services on Public are provided by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (“Bakkt Crypto”). Your cryptocurrency assets are held in your Bakkt Crypto account, and Bakkt Crypto handles your cryptocurrency orders. Bakkt Crypto is a licensed virtual currency business by the New York State Department of Financial Services and a licensed money transmitter. Bakkt Crypto is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Your Bakkt Crypto account is separate from your brokerage account with Open to the Public Investing (“Public Investing”), which holds US-listed stocks and ETFs. Public Investing is a registered broker-dealer and FINRA member, and is not affiliated with Bakkt Crypto.