The live price of 1 Bitcoin (BTC) in Canadian dollars is shown below, taken from Kraken’s the BTC/CAD market and refreshed every five minutes. The price you pay on a Canadian exchange is close to it plus that platform’s fee or spread, so a buy on NDAX (flat 0.20%) or Kraken Pro (0.40% maker, 0.80% taker) costs less than an app that charges 1% to 2% on top.
Live data from Kraken, refreshed every five minutes.
How Much Is Bitcoin Worth In Canadian Dollars?
Use the converter above for any amount, or the two tables below for common sizes. Both use the same live BTC price, so the numbers move with the market. Nobody has to buy a whole coin: every exchange on my list lets you buy a fraction of a BTC for a few dollars.
| BTC | Canadian Dollars |
|---|---|
| 0.0001 BTC | – |
| 0.001 BTC | – |
| 0.01 BTC | – |
| 0.1 BTC | – |
| 0.5 BTC | – |
| 1 BTC | – |
| 5 BTC | – |
| Canadian Dollars | BTC |
|---|---|
| $50 CAD | – |
| $100 CAD | – |
| $250 CAD | – |
| $500 CAD | – |
| $1,000 CAD | – |
| $5,000 CAD | – |
Where Can You Buy Bitcoin In Canada At The Best Price?
These exchanges list Bitcoin according to their own published coin lists, in the order of my ranking. Compare what a buy of your size really costs with the cost calculator, and read the full guide to buying Bitcoin in Canada.
| Exchange | Canadian Status | Published Fee | CAD Funding | My Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | CSA-registered (Restricted Dealer) | Up to 1.875% on simple buys, plus spread | Free Interac e-Transfer and EFT | #1 | Buy BTC |
| BloFin | Offshore, terms prohibit Canada | 0.1% spot | No CAD funding | #2 | Buy BTC |
| Kraken | CSA-registered (Restricted Dealer) | Kraken Pro 0.40% maker / 0.80% taker; Instant Buy 1% | Free Interac e-Transfer deposits | #3 | Buy BTC |
| Bull Bitcoin | FINTRAC MSB, not a CSA platform | No fee; about 2% spread (not published) | Free Interac e-Transfer, bill pay and wire | #5 | Buy BTC |
| Newton | CSA-registered, CIRO investment dealer | No fee; spread from 1.00% on BTC | Free Interac e-Transfer, wire and EFT | #6 | Buy BTC |
| Bitcoin Well | FINTRAC MSB, not a CSA platform | 1.5% spread online | Interac e-Transfer, cash at ATMs | #7 | Buy BTC |
| NDAX | CSA-registered, CIRO investment dealer | Flat 0.20% | Free Interac e-Transfer and wire | #8 | Buy BTC |
| BTCC | Offshore, not CSA-registered | 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker | Not verified | #9 | Buy BTC |
| MEXC | Offshore, terms prohibit Canada | 0% maker / 0.05% taker | No CAD funding verified | #10 | Buy BTC |
| Bitunix | Offshore, terms prohibit Canada | See Bitunix fee page | No CAD funding | Not ranked | Buy BTC |
| Crypto.com | CSA-registered (Restricted Dealer) | Not published for Canada | Not verified | Not ranked | Buy BTC |
| Shakepay | CSA-registered, CIRO dealer member | No fee; 0.5% to 2.0% spread | Free Interac e-Transfer in and out | Not ranked | Buy BTC |
Coinbase and Crypto.com publish one global coin list, not a Canadian one. Check the coin in their Canadian app before you fund an account.
Why Is The Bitcoin Price Different On Each Canadian Exchange?
Every platform runs its own order book or quotes its own price. Three things move the number you see: how much CAD trading happens on that market, the spread the platform builds into its quote, and any trading fee charged on top. Apps that advertise no fees usually earn on a wider spread, which is why the same BTC can cost noticeably more in one app than on an exchange with a published order book.
Coins quoted against the US dollar are converted to CAD at the live USD/CAD rate, so the exchange rate moves a Canadian price too, even on a quiet day for Bitcoin itself.
Where Does This Price Come From?
The price, the 24-hour and 7-day change and the chart come from Kraken’s public market data for the BTC/CAD market, a CSA-registered exchange, cached for five minutes. If Kraken is unreachable, the page falls back to CoinPaprika’s CAD quote. The figures are for information, not a quote you can trade at.
Do You Pay Tax When Bitcoin Goes Up In Value?
Not while you hold it. The Canada Revenue Agency taxes a disposition: selling, swapping it for another coin, or spending it. Each one is a capital gain (or loss) or business income depending on how you trade, so keep a record of every buy and sell. My crypto tax guide for Canadians explains the rules.
What Changed For Buying Bitcoin In Canada In October 2026?
- : Wealthsimple updated its crypto fee schedule to a flat 0.5% plus spread, with Active Trader tiers down to 0%.
- : Coinbase launched regulated crypto derivatives for eligible Canadian investors; ordinary retail accounts are not included.
- : Robinhood closed its purchase of WonderFi and began moving Bitbuy and Coinsquare customers to the Robinhood app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is 1 Bitcoin In Canadian Dollars Today?
The live price at the top of this page shows 1 BTC in CAD from Kraken’s the BTC/CAD market, refreshed every five minutes. It changes constantly, so check it just before you buy.
Where Is The Cheapest Place To Buy Bitcoin In Canada?
Among CSA-registered platforms on my list, NDAX’s flat 0.20% fee is the lowest published rate where it lists BTC, followed by Kraken Pro. Use the cost calculator on my best exchanges page to compare a buy of your size.
Can I Buy Less Than One Bitcoin?
Yes. Bitcoin is divisible, and Canadian exchanges let you buy a small fraction of a BTC, often from a few dollars.
Why Does My Exchange Show A Different Bitcoin Price?
Each platform quotes its own price and adds its fee or spread. App prices that include a spread are usually higher than an exchange’s order-book price.
Is Bitcoin Legal To Buy In Canada?
Yes. Canadians can buy it on platforms registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators, such as Coinbase, Kraken, Wealthsimple Crypto, Newton and NDAX.