Users must create a new account or have an existing account on Bybit, Gate, and other crypto exchanges to access the P2P sections.
The Nigerian crypto industry has seen huge growth in the last few years, from trading cryptocurrencies to participating in market liquidity, such as Peer-to-peer (P2P), allowing traders and investors to convert their crypto assets into local Naira.
This process has seen many cryptocurrency exchanges become available in Nigeria, leading to a large influx of P2P trading in the past few years. Here is a detailed guide for traders and freelancers in the Nigerian space on converting their crypto assets into Naira.
Cryptocurrency is a digital payment system on the blockchain that allows users, businesses, and institutions to carry out cross-border payments with ease, without the need for third parties, as transactions are recorded on the blockchain ledger.
Unlike traditional finance currencies or local currencies that require centralised regulation, cryptocurrencies are not controlled by anyone, making their use centralised and allowing them to be monitored on the blockchain.
With advanced encryption and cryptography, transactions are secured and seamless on the blockchain, ensuring transparency.
Cryptocurrency has opened many opportunities for payments, allowing users to access deposits and withdrawals with ease, including the conversion into local currencies by traders and investors.
Cashing out crypto, or withdrawing crypto, refers to the process of selling a cryptocurrency asset for an equivalent local currency, such as Naira, allowing users and businesses to easily use the funds from the sale for other local expenses.
This conversion typically includes crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins (USDC, USDT) on a crypto exchange that supports P2P, which has become the fastest way to convert crypto assets to Naira, and the funds are deposited into the user’s local bank account.
Various cryptocurrency exchanges allow users to withdraw crypto to Nigerian local banks. Here is what you need to know.
Cryptocurrency withdrawals can seem technical, but they are easy, allowing users to convert crypto assets into local currencies and deposit them into their bank accounts. Many traders and users use crypto exchanges such as Bybit.com, Gate.io, Bitget.com, and others, allowing P2P in the Nigerian crypto industry. Here is a step-by-step process for converting or processing a crypto withdrawal to a local Nigerian account.
Crypto withdrawals to a Nigerian bank account are not as complicated as they sound. Following the steps above and verifying your KYC with a reputable crypto exchange would make the process seamless for even a new user.
Cryptocurrency assets can be withdrawn to a Nigerian account using the P2P method, allowing traders to make a direct transfer to the user’s local account.
Regulatory compliance in Nigeria does not allow banks to accept crypto, as this is against the banking standards.
Opay does not accept cryptocurrency on its platform. It is a Nigerian Fintech bank that accepts only Naira.
There is no best remittance app; services like PayPal, WISE, Zelle, and others are all used for payments and money transfers.
A remittance application should include options for users to sign up as new users, log in, select a payer and payee, and should be user-friendly.
There are several applications used for international transfers, including Skrill, PayPal, WISE, and other fintech apps.
Stablecoins are much more affordable and faster for remittances, but both offer users a better alternative to traditional banks for cross-border payments.
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