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Where to buy Ethereum (ETH) in 2026
Ethereum (ETH) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is ETH/USDT, available on 8 of them. 8 of them also offer a ETH perpetual contract.
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- #2
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- $310.3B
Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT
Exchanges that list ETH
Pairs and contracts come from each exchange's public market list, checked 2026-10-13.
| Exchange | Spot pairs | Perpetual | Spot fee (maker / taker) | Deposit networks | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKX |
| USDT perp | 0.08% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code nexu888Open OKX |
| Binance |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 11350287Open Binance |
| Bitget |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | ETH · ArbitrumOne · Optimism · BEP20 · zkSyncEra +3 | Code nexu888Open Bitget.com |
| Bybit |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 48553Open Bybit |
| Gate |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | ETH · ARBEVM · BASEEVM · BSC · LINEAETH +3 | Code nexubestOpen Gate |
| MEXC |
| USDT · USDC · USD perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code 4BRheOpen MEXC |
| HTX |
| USDT perp | Not yet checked | ARBITRUM · BASE · BEP20 · BTT · ETH +2 | Code nexu888Open HTX |
| Kraken |
| USD perp | 0.40% / 0.80% | See the deposit page | Code 7f97gkqwOpen Kraken |
What is Ethereum?
Ether (ETH) is the native currency of Ethereum, a blockchain launched in 2015 that runs smart contracts and decentralized applications. ETH pays transaction fees (gas) and is staked by validators to secure the network, which moved from mining to proof of stake in 2022. Many tokens, stablecoins and DeFi apps are built on Ethereum, and part of every fee is burned.
- Category
- Layer 1
- Rank
- #2
- Token networks
- Own blockchain
How to buy Ethereum step by step
Pick an exchange that lists ETH
Use the table above: OKX lists ETH/USDT. Open the official site from our link so you land on the real domain.
Create the account and verify your ID
Sign up with email or phone, then finish identity verification (KYC). It usually takes a few minutes.
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.
Lesson: First deposit pathsLesson: Checklist before a transfer
Place a spot order for ETH
Open ETH/USDT in the spot market. A market order fills now at the best price; a limit order waits for your price.
Decide where to keep it
Leave ETH on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.
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Ethereum questions
Where can I buy Ethereum (ETH)?
Ethereum is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is ETH/USDT.
What is Ethereum?
Ether (ETH) is the native currency of Ethereum, a blockchain launched in 2015 that runs smart contracts and decentralized applications. ETH pays transaction fees (gas) and is staked by validators to secure the network, which moved from mining to proof of stake in 2022. Many tokens, stablecoins and DeFi apps are built on Ethereum, and part of every fee is burned.
Can I trade ETH perpetual futures?
Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a ETH perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.
Which network should I use to deposit ETH?
Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts ETH deposits on ETH, ArbitrumOne, Optimism, BEP20 and zkSyncEra. Send a small test amount first.
What does it cost to buy ETH?
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.