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How to buy Ethereum on Coinbase in United Kingdom
Ethereum Price
£1,552.50
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Introduction
When it comes to buying crypto like Ethereum, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in the UK, you can buy Ethereum on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted* platform in the UK for buying, selling and trading Ethereum. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Ethereum.
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Buying Ethereum on Coinbase
1. Sign up for Coinbase
Download the Coinbase app, sign up, and have a valid ID (and possibly proof of address) ready for verification. You'll also need to pass an appropriateness assessment and complete a 24-hour cool-down period before making your first trade.
2. Add payment method
Connect a bank account, debit card, or bank transfer in the payment method section.
3. Start a trade
On the app, tap Buy & Sell; tap (+) Buy button.
4. Choose Ethereum
Search for Ethereum in the asset list and select it.
5. Set purchase amount
Enter how much you want to spend in your currency (min £1 to purchase); The app will show you the Ethereum price plus any applicable fees.
6. Review payment details
Select "Review order," check the details, and hit "Buy now" to finalize.
7. Complete
Once processed, you'll see a confirmation screen—your Ethereum is bought!
Commonly asked questions
Yes, Ethereum is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.
On Apr 2, 2026, 4:20 PM the price of 1 Ethereum was £1,552.50. The price can change quickly.
You can buy Ethereum on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a bank transfer.
There are several payment methods you can use to buy Ethereum. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Ethereum.
ETH market performance overview
Ethereum is on the decline this week.
The latest ETH price is £1,552.50. Compared to Ethereum's value of £1,595.33 from 24 hours ago, there's been a -3% decrease, while the current price is -1% down from £1,546.57 which was recorded one week ago. Ethereum's all time high is £3,744.00, which was reached on August 24, 2025. This is a -59% change from its price today.
The market cap is currently £187.86B, which is a result of multiplying the current price of Ethereum(£1,552.50) by the total supply(120,691,323 ETH). The fully diluted valuation of Ethereum is £187.86B. The diluted valuation of Ethereum is £187.86B.
Ethereum is the #2 most popular crypto that is currently traded on Coinbase. Ethereum currently has a 11% dominance, meaning it makes up that percentage of the total crypto market cap. The trading volume in the past 24-hour period is £16.225B. While the trading volume in the last 7 days is £108.997B, or an average of £15.571B, which would be a £653.884M increase from the last 24h trading volume. The trading volume in the last 30 days is £412.355B, or an average of £13.745B, which would be a £2.48B increase from the last 24h trading volume.
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Market stats
Popularity
#2
Price
£1,555.62
All time high
£3,744.00
Market cap
£187,860,488,546.20
Volume (24h)
£16,224,853,498.03
Circulating
£120,691,323.23
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