How do I buy XLM?
Open a spot market on an exchange that lists XLM (for example Coinbase), create and verify your account, deposit funds, search XLM, and place a market or limit order. Full steps are on this page.
How to Buy Stellar (XLM)
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RWA
Compare Stellar Exchanges — Where to Buy XLM, Fees, Payment Methods & Trading Pairs
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Where to Buy Stellar (XLM)
To buy Stellar (XLM), use a spot market on 10 exchanges: Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com, Bitget, Binance, Bybit, OKX, MEXC, KuCoin and Gate.io. Major regulated options include Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com. Live price: $0.1730. A simple path: open Coinbase, create an account, complete ID checks if required, deposit USD/USDT (or buy with a card), search XLM, then place a market or limit order. Use the Trade Spot buttons below to jump straight to each exchange.
Which venues you can use depends on your country and the exchange’s own rules.
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1D-9.90%
1W-6.74%
1M+9.36%
Tracked exchanges for XLM
10 verified exchangesHow to Buy Stellar (XLM) — Step by Step
On Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com and 7 more- Pick an exchange that lists XLM. Spot markets above include Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com and 7 more. For stricter regulated venues, start with Coinbase or Kraken. Choose one available in your country.
- Create your account on Coinbase. Sign up and finish identity verification if the exchange asks for it.
- Add funds. Deposit USD/USDT by bank or transfer crypto in — or buy crypto with a card if the venue supports it (fees are usually higher).
- Open the XLM spot market. Search XLM and select XLM/USD or XLM/USDT. Confirm you are on spot, not perpetual futures.
- Place the order. A market order fills now; a limit order waits for your price. You hold Stellar in the exchange wallet until you withdraw. If you withdraw later, send XLM on the XLM network and double-check the contract on the exchange deposit screen.
How to use this XLM exchange list
Spot vs Tier-1 vs perpUse the buttons above to open each exchange’s live Stellar (XLM) page. Trade Spot is for buying and holding; Perp is futures.
Tier-1 (Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com) usually means stricter ID checks and country limits — pick a venue you can actually open.
To own XLM, stay on a spot pair (often XLM/USDT or XLM/USD). Match the ticker on the exchange before you deposit.
Market Stats
Live from the scannerMarket Cap
$6.06B
Fully Diluted Val
$8.65B
24h Volume
$315.24M
Vol / MCap
0.052×
Circulating
34.84B
% Circulating
70%
All-Time High
$0.875563
Age
12y 1m
XLM in the RWA Sector
Rank & related coins#57RWA coin by market cap
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How to Buy Stellar FAQ
Where to buy, fees, cards, Binance/Coinbase, and country rules for StellarWhere can I buy XLM?
Stellar (XLM) spot markets we list: Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com, Bitget, Binance, Bybit, OKX, MEXC, KuCoin, Gate.io. Use the Trade Spot links above for each venue.
What network is XLM on?
Stellar is on the XLM network. Before depositing or bridging, match the network and contract on the exchange’s deposit screen.
What is the XLM contract address?
Listed contract CAS3J7…OWMA on XLM. Confirm on an official explorer before sending funds — scammers clone tickers.
Do I need a wallet to buy XLM?
No — on a centralized exchange you can buy XLM inside the exchange account first. Withdraw to a self-custody wallet later if you want long-term holding, using the correct network.
What is the cheapest way to buy XLM?
Three costs decide it: the exchange's taker fee, the spread you cross, and how you fund the account. A limit (maker) order usually costs less than a market (taker) order, and funding with a USDT or USD transfer is normally cheaper than a card purchase, which carries its own processing fee. Check the fee schedules on Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com before you trade — they differ.
Can I buy XLM with a credit or debit card?
Most major exchanges let you buy USD or USDT with a card, then swap into XLM on Coinbase. Direct card-to-XLM depends on the exchange and your country — check that venue’s payment options.
Is XLM on Binance or Coinbase?
Yes to both — XLM has spot markets on Binance and Coinbase among the venues we track.
Can I buy XLM in my country?
That depends on the exchange, not on XLM itself — each venue serves different regions and runs its own verification. Check the exchange’s country list before signing up.