Can't I buy and sell Bitcoin in China?

Yes, buying and selling Bitcoin is prohibited in China.

#Yes, buying and selling Bitcoin is prohibited in China.

In September 2021, the People's Bank of China and ten other departments issued the "Notice on Further Preventing and Dealing with the Risks of Speculation in Virtual Currency Transactions" (hereinafter referred to as the "924 Notice"), which clearly stated:

• Virtual currency does not have the same legal status as legal tender.

• No organization or individual is allowed to issue, sell, or purchase virtual currency in China,

• Overseas virtual currency exchanges are not allowed to provide services to residents in China.

The issuance of the "924 Notice" means that Bitcoin transactions in China are completely prohibited, including:

• Trading through centralized exchanges

• Trade via decentralized exchange

• Via OTC

• Via broker Trading

Investors involved in Bitcoin trading may face the following risks:

• Legal risks: Investors may face legal penalties, such as Fines, administrative detention, etc.

• Transaction risk: Investors may suffer fraud, such as funds being stolen, being unable to cash out, etc.

• Price risk: Bitcoin prices fluctuate violently, and investors may suffer significant losses.

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