# Buda

> Buy, sell and learn about Bitcoin, Ether, USDC and other crypto

Buda.com helps Latin American users buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies in their local currencies across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina.

Buda.com helps Latin American users access digital assets by providing a secure cryptocurrency exchange platform. With it, users can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum against local currencies, send cross-border payments, and manage digital assets through mobile and web interfaces. Buda.com serves individuals and businesses across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina with localized banking integrations.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/buda

## Products

- [Buda Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/buda): Buda Exchange provides centralized cryptocurrency trading through web and mobile interfaces, supporting spot markets with REST and WebSocket API integration. The platform facilitates fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto transactions across multiple Latin American currencies, featuring BudaPRO advanced trading terminal and dedicated business account services for institutional clients. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [Buda API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/buda): Buda API delivers REST and WebSocket interfaces for programmatic trading and market data access, enabling order management and real-time price feeds. The system supports authentication via HMAC signatures while providing public and private endpoint access. (OnChain Data API, Live)
- [Buda OTC](https://thegrid.id/profiles/buda): Buda OTC provides over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading services for large volume transactions outside the standard order book. The service enables direct negotiation between institutional clients and enterprises seeking customized trading terms. (OTC, Live)
- [Buda Créditos](https://thegrid.id/profiles/buda): Buda Créditos provides cryptocurrency-backed lending services, allowing users to collateralize Bitcoin to receive peso loans with flexible payment options. The service offers up to 50% loan-to-value ratios with monthly interest rates starting at 1%. (Centralised Borrowing & Lending, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.buda.com)
- [Documentation](https://api.buda.com)
- [Blog](https://blog.buda.com)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/BudaPuntoCom)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/budapuntocom)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/budapuntocom)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/budacom)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BudaPuntoCom)

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