Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, has officially launched in the United States (US). The US-based exchange is now live with trading in pairs involving Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple’s XRP, and Binance Coin (BNB). So, can you trade on Binance in US?
The answer is both yes and no. While the US-based exchange is now live, only select states are currently able to trade on the platform.
At launch, only residents of California, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, and New Hampshire are able to use the platform. However, Binance has plans to roll out support to more states in the coming weeks.
For those outside of the supported states, there is still a way to trade on Binance.com.
However, users will need to use a VPN service that routes their connection through a state that is supported. Once connected to a supported state, users will be able to trade on the full range of pairs offered by the exchange.
So while it is currently possible for investors in most states to trade on Binance, there are some restrictions in place. However, these restrictions are likely to be lifted in the near future as Binance looks to expand its operations in the US.