In order to open a Wealthsimple Crypto account, you'll need to have a Wealthsimple Trade profile. You can follow the steps outlined in this article to set up a Wealthsimple Trade profile.

Open a new Crypto account

Follow these steps to open your Crypto account. Once the account is open, you'll be able to deposit funds to your new Crypto account. 

1. Sign into the Wealthsimple Trade app on your mobile device
2. Tap the Profile icon on the top left corner of the screen
3. Select the Accounts menu item
4. Select a Crypto account
5. Follow the prompts to open the account