Coinbase is one of the easiest places to start buying cryptocurrency from an iPhone. The app lets you follow prices, buy and sell popular coins, set up recurring purchases, and keep track of everything in one portfolio.

For customers in the United States, Coinbase now also brings stocks and ETFs into the same app. That means you can check Bitcoin, buy a fractional share of a company, and follow both investments without jumping between separate platforms.

How to install Coinbase

1. Open the Coinbase page on your iPhone.

2. Tap Get.

3. Confirm the installation with Face ID or your Apple ID.

4. Open the app and create an account or sign in.

5. Complete identity verification before making your first purchase.

Coinbase may ask for personal information and identification because it provides regulated financial services.

Buy and manage crypto

The app supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, USDC, and many other digital assets. You can buy a chosen dollar amount, sell crypto for cash, convert between supported coins, or send assets to another compatible wallet.

The regular Coinbase interface is approachable for beginners. Prices, balances, recent activity, and watchlists are easy to find. More experienced users can switch to advanced trading tools with detailed charts and limit orders.

Recurring purchases are useful when you prefer to invest a fixed amount on a schedule instead of trying to choose the perfect moment. Some assets can also earn staking rewards, although rates and availability change.

Trade stocks and ETFs

U.S. customers can buy and sell supported stocks and funds alongside their crypto. Coinbase offers whole and fractional shares, so you can invest a dollar amount without paying for a complete share. Stock trading is available 24 hours a day, five days a week.

Stocks and crypto appear in the same general portfolio view, but they remain different financial products with different protections and risks.

Fees and security

Coinbase is free to download, but purchases and trades may include fees or a spread. The final price is shown before you confirm an order. Coinbase One is an optional subscription with additional benefits and fee-related features.

The app supports security tools such as two-step verification and biometric access. Crypto prices can move sharply, so account security does not remove the risk of losing money on an investment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy Bitcoin with Coinbase?

Yes. You can buy Bitcoin and other supported cryptocurrencies from the app.

Can I trade stocks?

Stock and ETF trading is available to supported Coinbase customers in the United States.

Can I send crypto to another wallet?

Yes. Choose the correct asset and network carefully, since transfers sent through the wrong network may be lost.

Is Coinbase free?

The app is free, but trading, transfers, subscriptions, or other services may have costs.

Get Coinbase on your iPhone

Coinbase works well for people who want a straightforward introduction to crypto without outgrowing the app too quickly. It is simple enough for a first Bitcoin purchase, while advanced trading, staking, stocks, and portfolio tools leave room to do more later.