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LocalBitcoins
P2P marketplace (closed) · Shut down 2023What LocalBitcoins is, in plain words
One of the original peer to peer Bitcoin marketplaces, and for years a common name in Pakistan's crypto community. LocalBitcoins shut down in 2023. It is listed here so anyone still searching for it lands on an honest answer instead of an old, dead link.
- Ceased operations in 2023
- Was one of the earliest P2P Bitcoin marketplaces
- No longer usable — listed for reference only
- Former users typically moved to Binance, Bybit or NoOnes
Worth knowing: LocalBitcoins shut down 2023 in the way most of the exchanges on this site do. It is listed here for completeness, not as a recommended first stop for converting rupees.
Safety notes that apply anywhere
- Never release crypto before funds are confirmed in your own account. Screenshots are not money.
- Keep the conversation inside the platform's own chat or support channel.
- Start small with any merchant or platform you have not used before.
- Third party payments — a name that does not match who you are trading with — are a red flag anywhere.
Want an actual live rate instead of a general overview? The best sell price across the six exchanges this site tracks is right now ₨283.50 per USDT on Bybit. See all live rates →
Questions people ask
Does LocalBitcoins support PKR?+
Yes — LocalBitcoins supports PKR, though the size of the local merchant pool varies by time of day.
Is LocalBitcoins tracked live on this site?+
No. This page is a general overview rather than a live price feed. The homepage tracks live rates for six exchanges — Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, MEXC and KuCoin.
Where did LocalBitcoins users go?+
Most moved to Binance, Bybit, or NoOnes, which picked up much of the general P2P trading that LocalBitcoins used to handle.