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Where to buy Aave (AAVE) in 2026

Aave (AAVE) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is AAVE/USDT, available on 7 of them. 8 of them also offer a AAVE perpetual contract.

AAVE · Funding rates

Buy AAVE on OKXCodenexu888

AAVE price

$166.69-0.29% 24h

Market cap rank
#43
Market cap
$2.6B

Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT

Exchanges that list AAVE

Pairs and contracts come from each exchange's public market list, checked 2026-10-13.

ExchangeSpot pairsPerpetualSpot fee (maker / taker)Deposit networksSign up
OKX
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/USDC
  • AAVE/EUR
  • AAVE/TRY
USDT perp0.08% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Codenexu888Open OKX
Binance
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/USDC
  • AAVE/TRY
  • AAVE/BTC
  • AAVE/ETH
  • AAVE/U
USDT · USDC perp0.10% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Code11350287Open Binance
Bitget
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/USDC
USDT · USDC perp0.10% / 0.10%ERC20
Codenexu888Open Bitget.com
Bybit
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/USDC
USDT · USDC perp0.10% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Code48553Open Bybit
Gate
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/ETH
USDT perp0.10% / 0.10%ETH
CodenexubestOpen Gate
MEXC
  • AAVE/USDT
  • AAVE/USDC
USDT · USDC perpNot yet checkedSee the deposit page
Code4BRheOpen MEXC
HTX
  • AAVE/USDT
USDT perpNot yet checkedERC20
Codenexu888Open HTX
Kraken
  • AAVE/USD
  • AAVE/EUR
  • AAVE/BTC
  • AAVE/ETH
  • AAVE/GBP
USD perp0.40% / 0.80%See the deposit page
Code7f97gkqwOpen Kraken

What is Aave?

AAVE is the governance token of Aave, a decentralized lending protocol where users deposit crypto for others to borrow, or borrow against their own collateral. Holders vote on upgrades and risk settings and can stake AAVE to help cover shortfalls in the system. The project began in 2017 as ETHLend, and its original LEND token was swapped into AAVE in 2020.

Category
Lending
Rank
#43
Token networks
Ethereum · Solana · Base · Hydration · Harmony Shard 0 · Huobi ECO Chain Mainnet · Fantom · Near Protocol

How to buy Aave step by step

  1. Pick an exchange that lists AAVE

    Use the table above: OKX lists AAVE/USDT. Open the official site from our link so you land on the real domain.

  2. Create the account and verify your ID

    Sign up with email or phone, then finish identity verification (KYC). It usually takes a few minutes.

  3. Add funds

    Buy USDT with a card or local payment method, or transfer USDT from another account. Pick the same network on both sides before you send.

  4. Place a spot order for AAVE

    Open AAVE/USDT in the spot market. A market order fills now at the best price; a limit order waits for your price.

  5. Decide where to keep it

    Leave AAVE on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.

Latest on Aave (AAVE)

Related research updates from the NexuAlpha library.
  1. How to Onboard Aave: Wallet, Supply, Borrow and Health Factor ControlsAave onboarding is a wallet and protocol-action checklist, not an account-registration flow. Aave help and developer documentation describe connecting a wallet, supplying tokens, toggling collateral status, borrowing with.
  2. Aave vs Lido Exit Paths: Health Factor, Withdrawal Queue and Liquidity ControlsAave and Lido expose very different exit controls even when both involve Ethereum assets. Aave documentation frames withdrawal around supplied assets, collateral use, health-factor impact and wallet transaction approval.
  3. How to Onboard Aave V3 Supply With Wallet Approval and Risk ParametersAave V3 onboarding should be framed as wallet approval, reserve-status and risk-parameter verification, not as a yield promise.

Aave questions

Where can I buy Aave (AAVE)?

Aave is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is AAVE/USDT.

What is Aave?

AAVE is the governance token of Aave, a decentralized lending protocol where users deposit crypto for others to borrow, or borrow against their own collateral. Holders vote on upgrades and risk settings and can stake AAVE to help cover shortfalls in the system. The project began in 2017 as ETHLend, and its original LEND token was swapped into AAVE in 2020.

Can I trade AAVE perpetual futures?

Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a AAVE perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.

Which network should I use to deposit AAVE?

Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts AAVE deposits on ERC20. Send a small test amount first.

What does it cost to buy AAVE?

Spot trading fees for a regular account: OKX 0.08% / 0.10%, Binance 0.10% / 0.10% and Bitget 0.10% / 0.10%. Card purchases and withdrawals cost extra, shown on the exchange before you confirm.