How to Spot Trade on Bitget (Africa Guide): Buy & Sell Crypto the Simple Way

Why Spot Trading?

Spot trading is the most straightforward way to buy and sell crypto—you exchange one asset for another at the current market price (e.g., swap USDT for BTC). There’s no leverage and you own the asset after purchase, making it ideal for beginners and long-term holders across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia and other African countries.

Prerequisites: verify Your Account (KYC)

Complete KYC so you can deposit and trade without limits. Use country-specific guides:

Nigeria: Verify Bitget account in Nigeria

Kenya: Verify Bitget account in Kenya

South Africa: Verify Bitget account in South Africa

Ethiopia: Verify Bitget account in Ethiopia

In case your country is not indicated above, please use the Kenya guide which best reflects the situation in most countries

Fund Your Account (USDT / Local Currencies via P2P)

Most African traders start with USDT via P2P, then trade into BTC/ETH/altcoins.

Nigeria: (This guide is similar in all Africa countries) • Buy: Buy USDT with NGN via Bitget P2P • Sell: Sell USDT to NGN via Bitget P2P

Step-by-Step: How to Spot Trade on Bitget

A) On Web (bitget.com)

1. Log in to your account.

2. Go to Trade → Spot.

3. Search a pair (e.g., BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT).

4. Choose Order Type:

Market: executes immediately at current price.

Limit: set your price; order fills when market reaches it.

Trigger/Conditional (if available): place an order only when a condition is met.

5. Enter Amount and click Buy or Sell.

6. Track Open Orders, Order History, and balances in your Spot wallet.

B) On Mobile App

1. Open Bitget app → click Trade → then click Spot.

2. Select your Trading Pair (e.g., BTC/USDT).

3. Pick Market, Limit, or Trigger.

4. Enter Amount → Tap Buy or Sell.

5. Review orders under Orders (open/filled/canceled).

Africa-Focused Best Practices for Beginners

- Start with liquid pairs (BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT) for tighter spreads and faster fills.

- Use Limit orders in volatile hours to avoid slippage.

- Portfolio basics: diversify across majors (BTC, ETH) and only allocate a smaller portion to altcoins.

- Track your results: review PnL regularly; scale positions gradually.

- Secure your account: 2FA, withdrawal whitelist, strong passwords.

- Plan your rails: know how you’ll on-ramp (P2P) and off-ramp (P2P sell) before trading:

Buy USDT NGN (P2P): Guide

Sell USDT NGN (P2P): Guide

Beyond Spot: Explore RWA (US Stocks & ETFs) and More

Once you’re comfortable with spot:

Learn how Kenyans, Nigerians, and South Africans are getting exposure to US stocks & ETFs via tokenized RWA markets on Bitget. → Read: Trade RWA Futures on Bitget

Troubleshooting & Quick Answers (FAQ)

Q1: What’s the minimum to spot trade? A: Minimums vary by pair; small trades are supported—start with a test amount.

Q2: Why didn’t my order fill? A: For Limit orders, your price may not have been reached. Check Open Orders or adjust price/amount.

Q3: Market vs Limit—when to use which? A: Market for speed; Limit for price control. In thin markets or high volatility, prefer Limit.

Q4: How do I convert NGN to USDT and back? A: Use Bitget P2P:

Buy USDT with NGN: Step-by-step

Sell USDT to NGN: Step-by-step

Q5: Is spot trading leveraged? A: No. Spot = no leverage. For leverage, explore Futures separately.

Q6: Do I need KYC to deposit and trade? A: Yes—complete KYC per your country for higher limits and smooth on/off-ramps: Nigeria | Kenya | South Africa | Ethiopia (see guides above).