Buying on Kraken
The first guide is ready to download, with screenshots and a clear sequence to follow.
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A little knowledge.
A lot more confidence.
Learn how to buy, sell and secure crypto, one clear step at a time. Watch a video, follow a guide and build the skills to make your own decisions.
Clear explanations.
Practical tools.
No price predictions.
Everything here is free.
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Your first crypto purchase on Kraken
A visual walkthrough you can keep beside you. Follow the bank-transfer route or explore Apple Pay and Google Pay, with account setup and purchase checks along the way.
Download the free slideshow- Set up and protect your account.
- Understand your payment options.
- Check the details before buying.
A note from Hayden
Why I started
Your Crypto Pockets
I started Your Crypto Pockets because learning about crypto can feel more complicated than it needs to. There is plenty of noise, big predictions and unfamiliar language. I wanted to create somewhere you can learn the practical basics without feeling overwhelmed.
My purpose is to take some of the fear out of crypto through clear information, useful tools and lessons you can follow at your own pace. I’m sharing what I learn to help you build your own capability.
This site is free. I’m not selling you a product or telling you which coin to buy.
How this can help you
Understand the process.
Make your own decisions.
Use the videos and guides to learn how buying, storing and selling work. Pause a walkthrough, revisit a step or keep a slideshow beside you as a reference.
You’ll also learn what questions to ask: what an asset does, what a transaction costs and how to protect your account and wallet.
The aim is to build knowledge, confidence and discernment, so you can decide whether crypto fits your circumstances. There is no pressure to invest.
Watch. Pause. Try it yourself.
Simple lessons on Your Crypto Pockets.
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Learn at your own pace
Find the latest videos, revisit a lesson and leave a question for a future walkthrough.
Your guide shelf
Start with buying. Build towards securing and selling.
Moving to your own wallet
A planned guide to addresses, networks, recovery phrases and small test transfers.
Guide coming soonFrom crypto back to cash
A planned walkthrough of selling, withdrawing and keeping transaction records.
Guide coming soonKeep the useful bits handy
Free info packs and slideshows to return to when you need them.
The basics, in plain language
Short reference packs on crypto terms, wallet choices and account security are planned for this shelf.
First packs coming soonOne screen. One step.
Begin with the Kraken buying slideshow. Open it in PowerPoint or a compatible presentation app and work through it at your own pace.
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Got a question?
Start a conversation.
Leave your question in the comments on a Your Crypto Pockets video. Your questions can help shape the next guide or practical walkthrough.
Keep it general: never post recovery phrases, passwords, account details or private documents.
Find a video and askOne-to-one coaching details will be added here when available.
Before you get started
Do I have to buy crypto to learn?
No. You can watch, read and learn the process before deciding whether to take any action.
Are there fees to use these resources?
These guides and videos are free. Exchanges, payment providers and blockchain networks may charge fees when you transact.
Are there affiliate links?
There are no affiliate links on this site at present. If affiliate links are added later, they will be clearly labelled so you know when a commission may be earned.
Is this personal investment advice?
No. This is general education to build practical skills. It does not tell you what to buy or promise returns. Crypto prices can fall and you can lose money.