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Why Is Coinbase Pro Not Letting Me Buy?

If you’re having trouble buying on Coinbase Pro, there are a few possible explanations.

1. You don’t have enough funds in your account.

When you place an order on Coinbase Pro, you’re actually placing a limit order. This means that you’re telling the exchange that you’re willing to buy or sell at a certain price, but you’re not actually buying or selling anything until someone else is willing to trade with you at that price.

If you don’t have enough funds in your account to cover the full amount of your order, it will never be filled and you’ll never be able to buy. Make sure you have enough funds in your account to cover the amount you want to trade.

2. The price is too high/low.

If the price is too high, no one will want to sell to you at that price and your order will never be filled. If the price is too low, there may not be enough demand for the amount of currency you’re trying to buy, and again, your order will never be filled.

3. You’re trying to buy too much/little.

The amount you’re trying to buy may be too large or too small for the current market conditions. There may not be enough people willing to sell at the price you’re willing to pay, or there may not be enough currency available for sale at the price you’re willing to pay.

NOTE: WARNING: Coinbase Pro has certain purchase limits that users must adhere to in order to buy. If you have exceeded your purchasing limit, you will not be able to buy until you have either waited long enough for your limit to reset or increased your purchasing limit. If you are unsure of what your purchase limits are or how to increase them, please contact Coinbase Pro customer service for assistance.

Again, this means your order won’t be filled.

4. The market is closed.

The cryptocurrency markets are open 24/7, but Coinbase Pro only allows trading during certain hours. If it’s outside of those hours, your order won’t go through.

Check the hours for the currency pair you’re trying to trade before placing your order.

5. You’re in a restricted country.

Coinbase Pro is available in most countries, but there are a few exceptions. If you’re trying to buy from a country where Coinbase Pro isn’t available, your order won’t go through.

Check the list of supported countries before placing your order.

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