So… you’ve got crypto. Now what the heck do you do with it?

Welcome to the “okay, but how do I actually use this stuff?” chapter of your crypto journey. Whether you're thinking long-term investment, buying a coffee in Lisbon, or converting it back to fiat — here’s what’s possible.

📈 1. Investing & Holding (a.k.a. HODLing)

HODLing = buying and holding crypto for the long haul. A popular choice.

Some people invest in:

Bitcoin: The OG. Like gold, but digital.

Ethereum: Used for smart contracts and lots of other coins.

Altcoins: Everything else (some legit, some... questionable).

📊 You can:

Watch prices on your exchange

Use apps to set alerts

Move coins to a wallet for safekeeping

'HODL' started as a typo for 'hold' — now it’s crypto slang for ride-or-die investing.

🛍️ 2. Spending Crypto: Travel, Shopping & More

Yes, you can actually buy stuff with crypto — not just imaginary monkeys and dog coins.

✈️ Travel

Flights: Some sites (like Travala.com or CheapAir) let you book flights with Bitcoin or other coins.

Hotels: Book accommodations with crypto through selected travel platforms.

ATMs: Some global cities have crypto ATMs to withdraw local currency.

🛒 Shopping

Gift cards: Use crypto to buy Amazon, Tesco, or Just Eat vouchers through platforms like Bitrefill or Coingate.

Retailers: Some online shops accept crypto directly (usually Bitcoin or stablecoins).

Luxury goods: Fancy a Lambo? Some dealers accept Bitcoin. No joke.

💡 Most real-world spending happens by converting your crypto to something shops actually accept — like prepaid cards.

💳 3. Crypto Debit Cards (Very Cool, Very Real)

Crypto cards work like regular debit cards, but you top them up with crypto.

Big names: Crypto.com, Coinbase Card, Wirex

You can:

Spend crypto directly

Get cashback (sometimes in crypto!)

Use them anywhere Visa/Mastercard is accepted

⚠️ Watch for:

Fees (exchange rates, ATM charges)

Country availability (some cards are limited to certain regions)

🔄 4. How to Convert Crypto to “Normal” Money

Sometimes you just want cold, hard fiat. Here's how:

✅ Through Exchanges

Sell your crypto on a centralized exchange (like Coinbase)

Withdraw funds to your bank account

🏧 Crypto ATMs

Insert your crypto wallet

Withdraw cash (fees can be high though)

👥 Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

Sell directly to someone using platforms like Binance P2P

You send crypto, they send bank transfer (only do this with trusted users)

🤔 Real Talk: Should You Spend Your Crypto?

Sometimes yes — like when it’s gone up and you want to use the gains.
But crypto is volatile — you might buy a sandwich today, then that coin triples tomorrow.

So many people HODL and use fiat instead, unless they’re making short-term gains.

You’re not just spending crypto — you might be spending future value. 

Let's take an in-depth look into Crypto Coins & Tokens.