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Where to buy NEAR Protocol (NEAR) in 2026
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is NEAR/USDT, available on 7 of them. 8 of them also offer a NEAR perpetual contract.
nexu888NEAR price
$5.65+6.21% 24h
- Market cap rank
- #19
- Market cap
- $7.4B
Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT
Exchanges that list NEAR
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% | NEARProtocol | Code nexu888Open Bitget.com |
| Bybit |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 48553Open Bybit |
| Gate |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | NEAR | Code nexubestOpen Gate |
| MEXC |
| USDT · USDC perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code 4BRheOpen MEXC |
| HTX |
| USDT perp | Not yet checked | NEAR | Code nexu888Open HTX |
| Kraken |
| USD perp | 0.40% / 0.80% | See the deposit page | Code 7f97gkqwOpen Kraken |
What is NEAR Protocol?
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain that went live in 2020 and uses a sharding design called Nightshade to spread work across the network. NEAR pays transaction and storage fees and is staked to validators. The project has increasingly focused on AI and user-owned agents, and co-founder Illia Polosukhin co-authored the well-known 'Attention Is All You Need' paper.
- Category
- Layer 1
- Rank
- #19
- Token networks
- Own blockchain
How to buy NEAR Protocol step by step
Pick an exchange that lists NEAR
Use the table above: OKX lists NEAR/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 NEAR
Open NEAR/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 NEAR on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.
Latest on NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
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NEAR Protocol questions
Where can I buy NEAR Protocol (NEAR)?
NEAR Protocol is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is NEAR/USDT.
What is NEAR Protocol?
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain that went live in 2020 and uses a sharding design called Nightshade to spread work across the network. NEAR pays transaction and storage fees and is staked to validators. The project has increasingly focused on AI and user-owned agents, and co-founder Illia Polosukhin co-authored the well-known 'Attention Is All You Need' paper.
Can I trade NEAR perpetual futures?
Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a NEAR perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.
Which network should I use to deposit NEAR?
Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts NEAR deposits on NEARProtocol. Send a small test amount first.
What does it cost to buy NEAR?
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.