How do I buy XMR?
Open a spot market on an exchange that lists XMR (for example Kraken), create and verify your account, deposit funds, search XMR, and place a market or limit order. Full steps are on this page.
How to Buy Monero (XMR)
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Where to Buy Monero (XMR)
To buy Monero (XMR), use a spot market on 3 exchanges: Kraken, MEXC and KuCoin. Major regulated options include Kraken. Live price: $486.96. A simple path: open Kraken, create an account, complete ID checks if required, deposit USD/USDT (or buy with a card), search XMR, 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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1W-4.74%
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Tracked exchanges for XMR
5 verified exchangesHow to Buy Monero (XMR) — Step by Step
On Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin- Pick an exchange that lists XMR. Spot markets above include Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin. For stricter regulated venues, start with Kraken. Choose one available in your country.
- Create your account on Kraken. 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 XMR spot market. Search XMR and select XMR/USD or XMR/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 Monero in the exchange wallet until you withdraw. If you withdraw later, use the XMR network your exchange lists for XMR — not a random ERC-20 lookalike.
How to use this XMR exchange list
Spot vs Tier-1 vs perpUse the buttons above to open each exchange’s live Monero (XMR) page. Trade Spot is for buying and holding; Perp is futures.
Tier-1 (Kraken) usually means stricter ID checks and country limits — pick a venue you can actually open.
To own XMR, stay on a spot pair (often XMR/USDT or XMR/USD). Match the ticker on the exchange before you deposit.
Perp only on Bitget, Binance: leveraged futures, not buying the coin. Positions can be liquidated.
Market Stats
Live from the scannerMarket Cap
$9.19B
Fully Diluted Val
$9.16B
24h Volume
$102.37M
Vol / MCap
0.011×
Circulating
18.81M
% Circulating
100%
All-Time High
$797.73
Age
12y 4m
XMR in the Privacy Sector
Rank & related coins#2Privacy coin by market cap
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How to Buy Monero FAQ
Where to buy, fees, cards, Binance/Coinbase, and country rules for MoneroWhere can I buy XMR?
Monero (XMR) spot markets we list: Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin. Use the Trade Spot links above for each venue.
What network is XMR on?
Monero is a native Layer-1 asset on the XMR network — not a token that lives on another chain with a single contract address. Use the deposit network your exchange lists for XMR.
Do I need a wallet to buy XMR?
No — on a centralized exchange you can buy XMR 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 XMR?
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 Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin before you trade — they differ.
Can I buy XMR with a credit or debit card?
Most major exchanges let you buy USD or USDT with a card, then swap into XMR on Kraken. Direct card-to-XMR depends on the exchange and your country — check that venue’s payment options.
Is XMR on Binance or Coinbase?
Neither, as things stand — XMR is not on Binance or Coinbase spot in the venue list we track. The exchanges above are where it does trade, and listings change without notice.
Can I buy XMR in my country?
That depends on the exchange, not on XMR itself — each venue serves different regions and runs its own verification. Check the exchange’s country list before signing up.