The Basic Workflow
Buy crypto on a regulated exchange (Coinbase, Kraken), withdraw it to the betting site's deposit address — matching the network exactly — then bet in crypto or a converted fiat balance depending on the book. Withdrawals reverse the trip. Total time from bank card to bet-ready: under 30 minutes once your exchange account is verified.
Which Coin to Use
Stablecoins (USDT, USDC) remove price volatility — your bankroll stays dollar-denominated. TRC-20 USDT and Litecoin offer sub-$1 fees with fast confirmations, making them the workhorses of betting transfers. Bitcoin mainnet works everywhere but costs more and confirms slower; Ethereum mainnet fees make small transfers uneconomical.
The Risk Ledger
Most crypto books hold Curacao rather than tier-one licenses — weaker recourse if disputes arise. Mitigations: use established books with long payout track records (see our rankings), keep only your active bankroll on-site, cold-store the rest, and always send a small test transaction to any new deposit address.