r/CryptoHelp • • Nov 27 '25

NEW RULE This sub is for people who need help in crypto - Read our rules. Don't post products or services or advertise in r/cryptohelp.

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Blatantly advertising crypto products or services in r/cryptohelp is banned now.

This is a new post that we need to make because, in more recent times, people have tried to post about new products or services that are not vetted, inspected, or have zero coverage or known PR presence. In other words, some people are posting about products or services that could be scams to newcomers in r/cryptohelp. As per the title of this post: This is r/cryptohelp. People come here for help figuring out any problems they have encountered while purchasing or investing in cryptocurrency and not buying new coins, buying new products, or subscribing to services.

However, context is important. We explain this below.

  1. If a redditor is looking for some crypto YouTubers that you recommend, you can mention names and that is just fine.
  2. Mentioning of trusted and established brands is just fine. Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Kucoin, etc. in the case of exchanges is ok, and mentioning hardware wallets like ledger, trezor, coldcard, blockstream, etc. is just fine too. However, referral codes are always against the rules. Do not share these in PMs or in comments.
  3. If your post history makes you look like, walk like, and talk like someone that is trying to spam their youtube channel or product or service, you are likely to receive a ban.

Closing words: We are trying to keep everyone safe with our rules. Remember that almost anyone sending you private messages is guaranteed to be a scammer and do not forget to read our expanded rules here which are not just limited to r/cryptocurrency, but also apply here: https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/wiki/expanded_rules


r/CryptoHelp • • Nov 14 '24

MOD POST This sub is not for investment advice

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If you want advice about what to buy or if a specific token or coin is good, go to r/cryptocurrency’s or r/cryptomarkets’ daily discussions. If you don’t have enough karma to participate there you can earn it easily all over Reddit, or on r/cryptocurrency you can buy a special membership to circumvent it.

Thank you for your understanding


r/CryptoHelp • • 10h ago

❓Question metamask faceid is permanently freezing my screen on 18.6.2 ios

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yo is metamask working fine for anyone on 18.6.2? just got the latest app update and now if i minimize it for a few mins and open it back up faceid works but the system blur just gets stuck on the screen. the app is completely frozen with a blurry screen and i have to force close it while my friends phone on the absolute latest ios is super smooth. its always the same issue with ios where apple abandons older versions and new updates just glitch out. can someone on 18.6.2 check if it unblurs normally for you


r/CryptoHelp • • 16h ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 It shouldnt be this hard to withdraw money from Crypto.com.... anyone else have the same issue?

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I have been trying to withdraw some USD to help pay for high cost of living/gas/bills/etc etc and crypto.com is making it feel impossible to do so. I connected my husband's bank account via Plaid. They dont accept it. I connected my Chase account because they accept ACH wire transfers. Error message keeps coming up saying that there are duplicates of the same bank account already (wtf? no there isn't).
As a last resort, I converted the USD to Algo because in the past it was known to have low fees. When I tried to reset the 2FA, it said I needed to enter the 2FA code to reset it. MY DUDES IM TRYING TO RESET THE 2FA CUZ I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO MY OLD 2FA ACCOUNT!

It shouldnt be this hard just to withdraw some cash out of crypto.com account. Any advice? Ive never had issues like this with Coinbase and it seems like Im not the only one experiencing these issues.

This feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.


r/CryptoHelp • • 19h ago

❓Taxes❓ I sold bitcoin for around 2k USD (gifted). Do I have to report this to the IRS if I don’t pay taxes yet?

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Fyi I have never paid taxes since I make under the under the bracket currently (still a student). I received this as a gift around 5 years ago but can’t track the cost basis. what are the implications if I don’t report this?


r/CryptoHelp • • 16h ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 Transferring money from the wallet

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Could you please provide a safe guide on how to transfer USDC from the Trust Wallet app to a bank account? Currently, my balance is inactive. Thank you.

r/CryptoHelp • • 20h ago

❓Question Anyone here used RedotPay or another crypto payment card?

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Hey everyone, I’m a student at the University of Galway, doing a study on RedotPay and other crypto payment cards.

If you use one, stopped using one, or have never tried one, I’d like to hear your views. The survey takes about 3–5 minutes and doesn’t ask for your name, email or account details.

https://forms.gle/qN6sFUTduFBreCsa6

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to respond!


r/CryptoHelp • • 17h ago

❓Question Do you guys actually move your crypto off exchanges?

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Been thinking about this lately. I keep seeing people say you shouldn’t leave your crypto on exchanges, but honestly, keeping everything in a wallet seems kinda stressful too lol.

Like, what if I lose my seed phrase or accidentally send something to the wrong address? I mostly just buy and hold, so I’m not really moving coins around that much anyway.

Do you guys actually use your own wallets or leave most of your stuff on exchanges? Am I overthinking this?


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 Sending usdt on eth

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Hey so i have some usdt eth on a private wallet that i need to send to binance so i can spend it on gas to get to work but it wont send? It says i dont have enough for gas fees but its over 50 usd i cant imagine how this would not be sufficient for gas fees, can anyone help me please


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Question Does buying BTC back in stages make more sense than waiting for one entry?

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Trying to buy BTC back lower leaves me caught between two possibilities: buying too early and watching it fall further, or waiting for a price that never comes. Buying back in stages feels like a reasonable middle ground, as long as each purchase has a clear reason behind it.

I’d start with a smaller buy once a pullback begins to stabilize and keep some USDT in reserve. If BTC drops further, I’d wait for it to find support before adding. If it recovers instead, I’d consider buying more at a higher price once the move looks more convincing.

For now, I place each BTC spot buy manually on bydfi when my entry conditions are met. If BTC climbs before my next entry, I may miss part of the move.

Has buying back in stages helped you manage this uncertainty, or does it leave you with more entry decisions to second-guess?


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 Who helped you go from studying trading to actually feeling like you knew what you were doing with meme coins

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I’ve studied, studied, and studied, but I still feel like I’m missing something. Whether I’m actually missing a piece or it’s just the nerves that come with putting money on the line, I honestly don’t know.
I’ve been taking small trades—$10, $20, $50, sometimes $100. I make money on some, but overall I’m losing more than I’m winning. I’m still not comfortable putting bigger money in, and studying more on my own hasn’t really gotten me past that point.
I’m ready to take the next step with learning. I’d like to find somebody who’s been in my shoes, or a solid Telegram, Discord, or community where I can learn from experienced traders. Somewhere people explain their thinking, talk through trades, and discuss their losses too.
If you were at this stage before, what helped things click? Was it a mentor, a group, reviewing your trades, or something else?
Somebody point me in the right direction. I’m willing to put the work in—I just feel like I could use some guidance from people who remember being where I am.


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Question I finally started using a crypto debit card instead of selling on exchanges and it changed my routine, anyone else?

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My crypto was just numbers on a screen for the longest time. Not because I was diamond handing, I just couldn't deal with the sell/transfer/wait cycle every time I wanted to spend. I got a card a couple months ago and started loading USDC for everyday stuff. Subscriptions, food delivery, random online purchases, etc. The shift surprised me, it actually feels useful now. Does anyone else use a card regularly or do most of you still default to the exchange route?


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 Help with it

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Hi. I have Russian citizenship, verified on MEXC. I want to top up USDT via P2P using a МИР debit card. I've read MEXC's P2P page and seen that Bybit sometimes has more sellers, but I'd rather stay on one exchange if possible.

What I'm actually asking:
• Has anyone here used MEXC P2P with a Russian bank card recently? Did the bank flag it or freeze anything?
• Is there a meaningful difference between MEXC P2P and Bybit P2P for RUB/МИР, or is it just seller count?
• I'm not looking for a "workaround." I just want the most boring, low-risk P2P flow that doesn't involve a chain of intermediate wallets.
I understand the risks of P2P. I'm asking for practical experience, not financial advice.


r/CryptoHelp • • 2d ago

❓Question Sent USDT to the Wrong BEP 20 address

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helpppoo. is it possible to be recovered? 😭😭😭 the last number of the address is changed. sent it from binanceeee supposedly to trust wallet but the end of the number is changee to another number 😭😭 what to do???


r/CryptoHelp • • 1d ago

❓Question Why is trading fee cashback/rebate so much more popular in Southeast Asia/Vietnam compared to Europe?

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Hey guys, I recently had a chat with a Business Development manager from a crypto exchange, and they brought up an interesting point. Apparently, the adoption rate of trading fee cashback (rebate) programs is significantly higher among Vietnamese traders compared to European users.

I found this contrast pretty interesting. Is it purely a cultural difference in risk management, or does it come down to high-frequency trading styles and retail volume?

Would love to hear your thoughts or insights on this.


r/CryptoHelp • • 2d ago

❓Scam❓ TronZap - Scam service, do not use it in any case.

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It’s a scam service. Their official page states that you rent energy for 1 hour: “Energy arrives within a minute and lasts 1 hour.”

I rented 160k energy and had 100k of my own, so 260k in total for 2 transactions. But as soon as I made the first transaction, they took all the rented energy back, just 10 minutes after I rented it. As a result, I was 30k energy short and had to burn TRX to cover it.

I asked support for compensation, but their answers were useless, and they didn’t offer any help.

I definitely do not recommend this service.


r/CryptoHelp • • 2d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 Sent 50 USDC on Solana to a PayPal SOL address — can I recover it?

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I sent 50 USDC from Polymarket to the Solana receiving address provided by PayPal when I selected SOL.

The transaction shows as successful on Solscan, but the funds never appeared in my PayPal account. PayPal support told me they couldn't reverse crypto transactions sent to unsupported addresses or networks.

The issue is that I sent USDC on the Solana network instead of SOL.

My questions:

Is it possible for PayPal to recover or return the USDC manually?

Has anyone successfully recovered USDC mistakenly sent to a PayPal SOL address?

Should I keep contacting PayPal, or is there another legitimate recovery option through Polymarket?

I'm hoping to find out if recovery is technically possible and what steps I should take. I don't want to use a recovery service or pay anyone to get the funds back.

Thanks for any advice!


r/CryptoHelp • • 2d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 withdrawal on hold in Kraken since October 11

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hi all, i very regrettably opened an account on Kraken, got verified the same day, made a test withdrawal of around 100 euro to my Exodus wallet and it's been stuck as Pending ever since. in the email they sent immediately after they said they will review within 7 days, that has not happened. they haven't requested any info, 0 communication. chat within the app doesn't get me anywhere, i'm not getting responses via email, they did respond in DMs on here saying they've "escalated" it but obviously nothing has been done. i'd really like to get my money out, close my account and forget this company exists. does anyone have any suggestions on how i can make this happen? i'm feeling out of options here :(


r/CryptoHelp • • 3d ago

❓Question I work as a freelancer paid in crypto and I need a crypto card with no kyc to spend it, does anything like this exist?

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I do freelance design work. A couple of my clients pay USDC on Solana. It's fast, cheap to receive and better than bank transfers that eat fees and take days. The spending side is the problem. I can't pay my phone bill with a wallet address. I need something that converts crypto to purchasing power without a bank account or full identity verification. Do virtual cards like this exist? Something I can load from a crypto wallet and use for any online payment?


r/CryptoHelp • • 2d ago

❓Scam❓ HitBTC — Ticket #1671219: 57+ days of KYC "review", 3 identical auto-replies, funds frozen, no human response

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Hi everyone,

I want to share my ongoing experience with HitBTC in case it helps others or puts pressure on the exchange to finally respond.

Timeline:

· August 28, 2026 — submitted all requested KYC documents.

· September 7, 2026, 11:18 — reply #1: "We are currently conducting a comprehensive regulatory framework review in relation to the account."

· September 14, 2026, 13:59 — reply #2: identical text, word for word.

· September 24, 2026, 11:25 — reply #3: identical text again, word for word.

· October 5, 2026 — I filed a formal complaint. Instead of attaching it to my existing ticket, the system automatically created a new ticket #1673898 and sent another generic auto-acknowledgement: "we've received your request."

· October 16, 2026 — I can no longer even log in. The site shows a geo-block error: "You are trying to log in using an IP address from a restricted region. HitBTC does not provide its services in this region."

Key facts:

· HitBTC's own published KYC policy states verification takes up to 3 business days.

· It has now been 57+ days.

· Four responses received — all automated templates, zero substantive information.

· No specific document requests, no explanation, no timeframe, no access to funds.

· When I asked direct questions, I received the same template again.

What I've tried:

· Multiple replies within the original ticket #1671219.

· A formal complaint submitted on October 5.

· Escalation via support@hitbtc.com and compliance@hitbtc.com.

All attempts have resulted in the same automated responses or ticket fragmentation.

What I'm asking:

Has anyone else experienced prolonged KYC reviews or fund freezes with HitBTC? If so, did anything eventually help — public pressure, regulators, legal action?

I'm documenting everything with screenshots (available on request) and will proceed with formal complaints to consumer protection and financial regulators if this isn't resolved.

Any advice or shared experiences would be appreciated.

Ticket numbers: #1671219 (primary), #1673898 (auto-created duplicate)


r/CryptoHelp • • 3d ago

Support Just want to share my frustrating experience with Binance Support regarding my P2P merchant account.

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My account was permanently terminated out of nowhere, and when I asked for a proper explanation or justification as a verified P2P merchant, CS Yacoub and the support team just hit me with automated templates saying the decision is 'final and non-reversible' without sharing any details, citing 'government regulations'.
I’ve always operated in full compliance as a simple buyer and seller, yet my account is gone, and they told me I have to wait up to 14 working days (until November 5, 2026) just to get my $1,000 merchant deposit back.
Be careful out there, guys. Centralized platforms can lock you out anytime without a real explanation. Moving strictly to non-custodial workflows and alternative platforms from now on.


r/CryptoHelp • • 4d ago

❓Question What happens to an online community when the person who created it disappears?

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Thinking about how weirdly dependent most online communities are on one person. Someone creates the server, sets everything up, owns the important accounts and permissions then a few years later they lose interest or just disappear. Even if the community itself is still active everyone else is basically stuck working around infrastructure they never actually controlled. Is every crypto community like this?? I'm not that wise about being a community admin but I never thought crypto groups were this bad

Has anyone seen a community handle this well? Like actually setting things up so ownership/control can move between members instead of everything permanently depending on the original founder?


r/CryptoHelp • • 3d ago

❓Need Advice 🙏 What should I learn before trading perps with real money?

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I recently started to learn perps. Most beginner content I’ve found focuses on entries, but I’m more concerned about what happens once a trade is open.

A few things I’d like to understand better:

  • How do you size a position based on your stop-loss and the amount you’re willing to lose?
  • What can go wrong with stop orders during a fast move?
  • When do fees and funding become a reason to close a position?

I've practiced through bydfi’s demo trading to get familiar with the basics. Having no real money at stake makes it easier to stay calm, though, so I’m unsure how much that practice will carry over.

What caught you off guard when you moved from demo to live trading? Any advice from people who have traded perps for a long time?


r/CryptoHelp • • 4d ago

❓Howto How to get money back from Robinhood exported crypto wallet?

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I accidentally exported my Robinhood crypto wallet, and couldn't get my money back, even the Robinhood wallet app can't import it, what a joke!

Robinhood told me to use a compatible wallet, however, I tried MetaMask and Phantom, but none of them works.

Please, anyone can help, give me advice on how to do it


r/CryptoHelp • • 4d ago

❓Scam❓ "CrypFine" is a SCAM EXCHANGE!!

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I, like many others, trusted this exchange because they are officially partnered with CoinOne, which is one of the biggest exchanges in Korea.

Our trust was betrayed when they started freezing our assets and stealing our money. In my case, they rejected my withdrawal request, and told me I cannot withdraw until I let them take away 1100 of my 2000 USDT balance.

They refuse to explain why. They say it's a violation of their terms, but gave no further detail. They also said "this is the final outcome" and "I cannot fight the decision".

So here I am. 2000 USDT frozen. They say they'll let me withdraw the rest in 2 weeks if I let them steal 1100. I am pursuing legal actions, and if anyone is going through a similar situation, let me know.

TLDR; DO NOT USE "CRYPFINE"