How do you buy crypto these days without getting flagged?

[fortelen]

Been in crypto for a few years but took a break. Coming back now and everything feels different. Every exchange wants ID, selfies, proof of income — the whole thing.

I just want to buy some coins without handing over my entire life story. Not trying to hide from taxes or anything, just don't trust these platforms with all my personal data after seeing so many get hacked or freeze accounts randomly.

What's the workaround in 2026? P2P? Decentralized swaps? Something else? Looking for real methods people are actually using, not just theory.

[bournekin]

Try using a swap aggregator. Fastest way I've found , connects to your wallet, no KYC, done in a couple minutes.

[OmegaStarScream]

You already made a similar topic here and you already got some good answers, better continue the conversation there if you have more question than create a new topic:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5574384.msg66404252#msg66404252

[Oshosondy]

You already made a similar topic here and you already got some good answers, better continue the conversation there if you have more question than create a new topic:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5574384.msg66404252#msg66404252

Did you notice that he has a negative trust while the person that replied first replied to this and his last topic both have negative trust, I guess those can be his alts. He is probably using his alts to reply himself.

[rat03gopoh]

Wait, you've been around for years and you're still asking beginner questions and starting multiple threads. So what's your next plan, editing the OP to pretend you've found a legit exchanger with zero fees and a millisecond processing time?

I'm watching you.

[DPHOR]

The easiest way to buy crypto is through p2p, you could buy from any exchange that supports p2p but the best could buying from forum member that is from your country you could look for them to buy from directly then you may transfer fiat to their local account which they could provide to you than going through several kyc processes.
The forum makes trading very easier if only you had make use of any forum member p2p, thus, if you want to engage yourself with p2p with anyone here you must make sure to use a reputed member here so that you wouldn't be that gotten scammed so easily.

[internetional]

You already made a similar topic here and you already got some good answers, better continue the conversation there if you have more question than create a new topic:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5574384.msg66404252#msg66404252

The question in that thread is about Zcash. I can't say anything about Zcash - I've never used it. But I can give some advice regarding Bitcoin, so I'll answer here.

A great way is buying on Robosats. Their community prioritizes privacy. A specific plus is that you receive Bitcoin over the Lightning Network, where no one can track their history.

An alternative is LNP2PBOT. It's useful if you don't have any Bitcoin yet. On Robosats, you need a security deposit to make a purchase, and that deposit can only be made in Bitcoin.

So, LNP2PBOT is a great way for your first purchase, and Robosats for subsequent ones.

[JeffBrad12]

If you don't want to hand over KYC the only way is to P2P. Even in a simplistic exchange where you just need to swipe your card, you'd be required to upload KYC.
Using dex is a no go if you got no bitcoin or any altcoin because it requires gas fee despite it being KYC-less and that stablecoin doesn't magically come from somewhere non KYC route.

[Itz-prisigold]

I know what you mean. Getting back into crypto feels like you are applying to get a bank loan just to buy few coins. You need an ID, a selfie, proof of income, and other stuff and It's annoying, I get that people don't want to hand out their information after all the hacks and account freezes.

In my view, the game has just changed. Centralized exchanges have changed and will not go back to how things were. Regulation is here to stay for good, I get that people don't want to get flagged, but instead people just need to adjust how much they depend on these exchanges. A lot of people do P2P for smaller buys and then move their funds to self-custody.  There are people who also buy only once on a regulated exchange and then do all the rest through DEXs from their wallets.

Keep your coins in your own wallet. Don't leave them on exchanges, if you have a hardware wallet use it and don’t leave any funds at the exchange. Privacy takes a little more annoying effort,  but it is not gone.

[Alphakilo]

Been in crypto for a few years but took a break. Coming back now and everything feels different. Every exchange wants ID, selfies, proof of income — the whole thing.

I just want to buy some coins without handing over my entire life story. Not trying to hide from taxes or anything, just don't trust these platforms with all my personal data after seeing so many get hacked or freeze accounts randomly.

What's the workaround in 2026? P2P? Decentralized swaps? Something else? Looking for real methods people are actually using, not just theory.

After being away for the period you did, I don't think it would be proper to assume that there has not been any further developments or advancement when it comes to exchanges and the Blockchain network. There so much upgrades and even AI integration that has been done is still being down to make things more complicated for new comers and old timers that fail to stay abreast with the latest trends.

You obviously have information lag and you have to resolve this by doing some research and deep study so as to be current and up to date.
However, I can direct you to these links for quick and deep study while I iterate you with some tips to stay safe:
For one, you should let funds sit in your account for at least 24- 48 hours before moving it to an exchange.
The names you use when buying crypto currency from your bank should match.
Lastly, never use a VPN to buy crypto currency mostly when dealing with your bank app.