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Where to buy Stellar (XLM) in 2026
Stellar (XLM) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is XLM/USDT, available on 7 of them. 8 of them also offer a XLM perpetual contract.
nexu888XLM price
$0.2003+1.10% 24h
- Market cap rank
- #21
- Market cap
- $7.0B
Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT
Exchanges that list XLM
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 perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 11350287Open Binance |
| Bitget |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | StellarLumens | 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% | XLM | Code nexubestOpen Gate |
| MEXC |
| USDT · USDC perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code 4BRheOpen MEXC |
| HTX |
| USDT perp | Not yet checked | XLM | Code nexu888Open HTX |
| Kraken |
| USD perp | 0.40% / 0.80% | See the deposit page | Code 7f97gkqwOpen Kraken |
What is Stellar?
Stellar (XLM), also called lumens, is the native asset of the Stellar network, launched in 2014 by Jed McCaleb and the nonprofit Stellar Development Foundation. The network focuses on payments and issuing tokenized assets such as stablecoins, using the Stellar Consensus Protocol instead of mining. XLM pays small transaction fees and is required as a minimum balance for each account.
- Category
- Layer 1
- Rank
- #21
- Token networks
- Stellar
How to buy Stellar step by step
Pick an exchange that lists XLM
Use the table above: OKX lists XLM/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 XLM
Open XLM/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 XLM on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.
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Where can I buy Stellar (XLM)?
Stellar is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is XLM/USDT.
What is Stellar?
Stellar (XLM), also called lumens, is the native asset of the Stellar network, launched in 2014 by Jed McCaleb and the nonprofit Stellar Development Foundation. The network focuses on payments and issuing tokenized assets such as stablecoins, using the Stellar Consensus Protocol instead of mining. XLM pays small transaction fees and is required as a minimum balance for each account.
Can I trade XLM perpetual futures?
Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a XLM perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.
Which network should I use to deposit XLM?
Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts XLM deposits on StellarLumens. Send a small test amount first.
What does it cost to buy XLM?
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.